8/7/2015 National Creek Complex Fire Update

The Crescent Fire exhibited more activity than the National Fire on Thursday. A change in the weather flow to a cooler and moister maritime pattern should retard fire behavior over the next few days.  Firefighters will take advantage of these more benign conditions by extending fire lines and strengthening existing road systems.  Diane Hutton’s Northern Rockies Wildland Fire Management Team took over command of the fire at 9:00 pm on Thursday.  On Friday crews will work to build hand-line around the northeast corner of Crescent Fire, this is an important point to control to prevent the fire from burning farther east into Crater Lake National Park.  The north side of the Crescent Fire is now sealed with a direct hand- line and firefighters will work to tie this line to the west to Highway 230 anchoring the fire on the north.  Forest Service roads around the National Fire are being widened and improved to ease access and to potentially act as fire-lines. The difficult topography to the south of the fires is being scouted for opportunities to engage the fire.  Helicopter personnel have located water sources to minimize turn-around time for bucket drops that will support ground personnel.  The Run Around the Rim Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, August 8^th at Crater Lake National Park and weather conditions should minimize smoke concerns.