9/07/2015 National Creek Fire

National Creek Fire 9/7/2015

• Hotter and drier weather is forecast to enter the region this week. Due to this warming and drying trend fire activity may increase.

• Smoke is visible from highway 230. Firefighters are working to mitigate these areas of concern.
   
• Rehabilitation is taking place in various parts of the fire. All suppression and rehabilitation actions are being conducted using tactics that provide protection of cultural and natural resources.
  
  Drive cautiously; there is an influx of tourists in the area this Labor Day weekend.

Location: NW Boundary of Crater Lake Nat’l Park & Rogue River-Siskiyou & Umpqua National Forests

Date Started: August 1,2015

Cause: Lightning

Size: 15,458 acres

Containment: 70%

Injuries: 6

Total Personnel: 116

Resources:
Handcrews: 3
Water Tenders: 3
Miscellaneous equipment: 9
Engines: 5
Air Support: 2
Overhead: 50