11/28/2023 0 Comments Oregon fire map update![]() We do have tree-fallers here now and once they get those trees on the ground, we should be pretty close to good." "If a wind gust comes, it could throw embers into other areas of the park. "The concern is that the fire is up in tall trees," Gilliand said. It has closed four trails in the park's backcountry. "Every other part of the park - including around the waterfalls - remains open."įire crews from multiple agencies have responded to the fire and have cut a line around the blaze, while bringing in water by trailer, Gilliand said.Ī small wildfire is being attacked at Silver Falls State Park. “No visitors or structures are currently under threat,” Gilliand said. The following trails are closed as firefighters work the blaze: Upper Smith, Cutoff Trail, Buck Mountain, and Howard Creek trail. The fire is about a half-acre and burning in large timber in the Buck Mountain cutoff trail area, park manager Chris Gilliand said. 3 p.m.: Fire at Silver Falls State Park closes four trailsįour trails have been closed at Silver Falls State Park due to a small wildfire burning in the backcountry, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The fire did spread into trees at the park, and an arborist for the city will look at ensuring they don't pose a hazard to the bike path below, said Kelsey Hunter with Eugene-Springfield Fire. and was declared controlled by roughly 4:15 p.m. The fire was reported at around 3:21 p.m. The park, which was briefly closed, has reopened. “We also have aviation support.” 3:15: Fire at Eugene's Alton Baker Park snuffed outĪ 2-acre grass fire at Alton Baker Park was brought under control by the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department after just about an hour, officials said. “We have heavy equipment on it and are pushing a dozer line around it,” Lookout Fire spokesman Randy Pyle said. Resources from the Lookout Fire are responding to the new blaze. ![]() from milepost 50.5 to milepost 54, Horse Creek Lodge, Foley Hot Springs.Ī map of the evacuation area can be found here. The evacuation warnings, which mean “be prepared to go at any moment,” include the following areas: Horse Creek Rd, Hall Rd, Sullivan Ln., Alma Dr., Old Foley Ridge Rd., 5600 block of Delta Dr., Areas south of McKenzie Hwy. The Horse Creek Fire, which is burning just south of the Lookout Fire, grew from 4 acres to 25 acres in a short amount of time today, fire crews said. The newly-ignited Horse Creek Fire has brought evacuations east of Blue River and just south of where the Lookout Fire is burning.Ī new wildfire ignited by Thursday night’s lightning strikes have brought level 2 evacuation warnings to the McKenzie River corridor just east of Blue River. Our top priority is protecting the water supply and facilities in the watershed and keeping our staff safe." 4:55 p.m.: Newly-ignited fire in McKenzie corridor brings level 2 evacuations "We will continue to monitor water quality to ensure that the water remains safe to drink. "Water from the Bull Run continues to be safe to drink," the agency said. The Bull Run watershed provides Portland's drinking water, but water has not been impacted so far, said the Portland Water Bureau. Fire is about a mile south of Bull Run Reservoir #1." "There are no structures threatened and no fire closures in effect. "Hand crews, engines, and a hotshot crew are continuing to work into the evening," Mount Hood National Forest said in a statement. The Camp Creek Fire grew to 100 acres south of Bull Run Dam in Clackamas County in Mount Hood National Forest. Friday: Fire in Bull Run Watershed, Portland's drinking water source, grows to 100 acres The evacuation is apparently due to multiple wildfires in the area, including the Tyee Ridge Complex. ![]() The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has issued a level 3 evacuation order for the 10,000 block of Hubbard Creek Road to the intersection of Millwood Drive west of Sutherlin.Ī level 2 "be set" evacuation notice has been issued for all homes on Lighthouse Road in Tyee. Saturday: Evacuations issued in Douglas County The Lane County Sheriff's Office on Saturday afternoon issued a level 3 "go now" evacuation notice for Mink Lake basin in the Three Sisters Wilderness due to a "fast-moving" wildfire north of Penn Lake. Saturday: Level 3 go now order issued for Mink Lake basin ![]() Here's a map and list of updates from the new fires.
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