8/15/2020 Mosier Creek Fire Update

Fire personnel continue to reinforce the perimeter of the Mosier Creek Fire. Over the past 24 hours there has been minimal fire growth. The fire is 985 acres and 30% contained.

Large equipment, air resources and firefighters are in and around the fire area. Public and firefighter safety is our priority. We want to remind the community this is an active firefighting operation. Please choose alternative driving routes and do not enter the area.

On 8/14/20, OSFM/ODF completed the first assessment of structures affected by the Mosier Creek fire. From the outset of the fire, 11 single family residences, 2 commercial properties and 18 outbuildings were destroyed. An outbuilding was also damaged. Two residences and the commercial properties were uninhabited.

The loss of a home during a fire is a tragedy. Thankfully, Wasco County’s evacuation system worked effectively. There have been no injuries or fatalities at this time. To receive evacuation alerts from Wasco County, you can sign up for reverse 911 at:
https://member.everbridge.net/453003085612392/login

ODF and OSFM are in unified command. As risks to structures diminish, OSFM will begin planning the transition of structure crews back to their home agencies. ODF will continue to manage the fire after OSFM demobilizes.

Today at 4 p.m., we are hosting a virtual Community Meeting. Local and state fire officials and community leaders will share fire updates and answer questions. A virtual meeting allows the IMTs to follow COVID Best Practices while also providing information to the public. To join the meeting, please go to: https://www.facebook.com/mosiercreekfire2020/

The meeting will be simultaneously translated into Spanish with instructions at the start of the meeting.