Mt. Adams
Complex
Canyon and 7
Lakes Fires controlled
Riley and
Horseshoe still have heat
Trout Lake, Wash., -- Firefighters
evaluated their fire suppression success using infrared (heat) detection
devices at the Horseshoe, Canyon and 7 Lakes fires yesterday to find and
extinguish hot spots.
An infrared flight last night showed
no heat remaining in Canyon. 7 Lakes was obscured by clouds, but hand-held
“palm IR” infrared evaluation on the ground indicated no heat sources. These
fires will convert to patrol status.
Heat was detected in the Horseshoe
and Riley Fires. Crews will use palm IR equipment to evaluate the perimeter and
extinguish remaining heat sources at Horseshoe today.
Several remaining heat sources are
associated with the spike camp being used by approximately 70 firefighters to
efficiently access their work. Temperatures have been dropping into the
mid-40s.
Three type 1 Hotshot crews are
working to mop up the Riley perimeter. The remaining heat is scattered through
the northern portion of this fire.
The Spiral Fire was detected
yesterday afternoon burning among lava beds west of the Mt Adams Complex. One
crew and a helicopter from the Complex assisted with initial attack.
Work continues today to suppress the
fire. This site is much drier than the higher elevation fires, closer to Mt
Adams.
The weather on Horseshoe and Riley
will be cool and cloudy today with temperatures in the 50s, winds from the northwest,
and a chance of showers today. A drying trend is expected to begin tomorrow.
The fires are now 63% contained and
crews are being demobilized from the Mt. Adams Complex as objectives are being
met.
Quick
Facts:
Fire Size:
Horseshoe 340 acres
Riley 63 acres
7 Lakes 0.1 acre
Canyon 0.1 acre
Total COMPLEX Size: 403.2 acres
Location: West flank of Mt. Adams,
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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