9/30/2014 36 Pit Fire Update

36 Pit Fire FACT SHEET - Last Update

FIRE INFORMATION WEBSITE:   http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4106/

FIRE FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf?ref=hl

                            

FIRE SIZE: 5,520

CONTAINMENT:  75%

PERSONNEL: 243

SUMMARY: All divisions are undergoing mop up, backhaul of equipment, and suppression repair. On the Western flank of the fire near the 45 Road/Hillockburn roads, crews continue to chip material that was created during line construction. On the North West corner of the fire, crews are finishing line that will tie existing line into the South bank of the Clackamas River. The 36 Pit fire will be transitioning from the Type 3 team back to the local unit this weekend.

This will be the last update produced for the 36 pit fire. Fire management will continue to update Inciweb until the fire is 100% contained.

For additional information after today please call the Clackamas Ranger District: 503-630-6861.

HAZARDS: Recreationist using the Clackamas River should be aware that there are existing hazards such as falling and downed trees, loose rocks, and other debris along the water way.  Due to the fire foot print and changing weather conditions these hazards will increase.

ROAD INFORMATION:  Several roads remain closed to the general public but open to residents. For more information please call Clackamas County Emergency Management at 503-655-8378 or go to their website www.clackamas.us .  ODOT has closed OR 224 indefinitely due to hazardous trees that are in danger of falling into the roadway.  Local residents and workers who provide identification will be escorted through the closure during daylight hours.  At this time, there is no estimate for a day or time when OR 224 will reopen to all travelers.  For updates about the OR 224 closure please visit www.TripCheck.com or call 511 within Oregon or 1-800-977-6358.  The Mt. Hood National Forest also has fire closure areas in affect (Closure Order: MH-2014-13), for more information please visit their website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/.

WEATHER OUTLOOK: Rain forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday.

For more information on the 36 Pit Fire, please use the contacts listed above.

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