Incident contact information:
Larchcreekfireinfo@gmail.com
541-316-8289
Dufur, Ore. – Fire growth on the Larch Creek Fire remain driven by afternoon winds and highly receptive fuels. An infrared flight this morning showed approximately 3,100 acres of growth from yesterday. Fire behavior moderated overnight with lower temperatures and winds. This allowed firefighters to engage closer to active areas of the fire, building line and securing perimeters around Shadybrook Road and Highway 216 west of Tygh Valley. High temperatures and windy conditions are expected this afternoon, posing ongoing challenges to the firefighting effort.
Today, air and ground crews will be active on all sides of the fire, building fire line, reinforcing existing line, and monitoring for hot spots. Structure protection will be focused on the community of Tygh Valley, Pine Hollow and Shadybrook subdivisions, and along Highway 216. Additional firefighting resources will continue to arrive from around the nation to support current efforts.
Firefighter and public safety are the highest priority as evacuations remain in place. Two firefighters experienced minor heat-related illness during suppression efforts and are back on the line today. As the atmosphere stabilizes overnight, smoke is increasing in some communities in south Wasco County.
To keep up to date on evacuation levels, stay informed here: https://www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff
Evacuation shelters:
- Two shelters are available: the Red Cross shelter at South Wasco County High School (699 4th St in Maupin) and a second shelter at Wy’East Middle School (3000 Wy’East Rd, Hood River). Residents evacuating from Pine Hollow and Wamic should travel to the west and use the shelter at Wy’East Middle School.
- The livestock shelter is located adjacent to the Wy’East Middle School at the Hood River Fairgrounds (3020 Wy’East Rd, Hood River).
FIRE AT A GLANCE
Estimated Size: 13,816 acres
Containment: 0%
Cause: Human Caused
Estimated Cost: $1,500,000
Resources
Total Personnel: 528
Hand Crews: 13
Engines: 54
Water Tenders: 15
Dozers: 8
Helicopters: 6
Evacuations:
LEVEL 3 – GO NOW from Friend Rd in the north to Rock Creek Dam Rd, Wamic Market Rd. and the White River in the south, Threemile Rd from the west to the Deschutes River on the east.
LEVEL 2- BE SET from Campbell Ln on the West to the Deschutes River on the east, from Rock Creek Dam Rd and Wamic Market Rd in the north to the White River to the south.
LEVEL 1 – BE READY from the White River and Oak Springs Rd on the north to Old Wapinitia Rd to the South, from the Deschutes River on the east to Val Miller Rd on the West.
Unified Command:
Lance Lighty and Matt Howard