FIRE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf?ref=hl
INFO PHONE: 503-630-1711 Office
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
EMAIL: 36pitfire@gmail.com
FIRE SIZE: 5,520
CONTAINMENT: 69%
PERSONNEL: 286
SUMMARY: All divisions are undergoing mop up and suppression
repair. On the Western flank of the fire near the 45 Road/Hillockburn roads,
crews are continuing to prep roads that will be used to reinforce fire lines.
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
opened Highway 224 to residents and workers escorted by pilot cars. For updates related to the status of
Highway 224, please contact Oregon Department of transportation (ODOT) at 503-539-8454 or go to
tripcheck.com. 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 Monday night and Tuesday, back
to mild weather on Wednesday.
The public is urged to be aware of
increased fire related traffic on local roads and to drive defensively.
For more information on the 36 Pit Fire,
please use the contacts listed above.
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