9/09/2015 National Creek Fire Update

·    High temperatures accompanied with low relative humilities in the region persist, and are likely to in- tensify fire activity.

·    Smokes are visible from highway 230, Diamond Lake, and Crater Lake. Firefighters are working hard to suppress the fire with helicopter support as well as ground tactics.

·    On the south side of the fire, firefighters are continuing to work on securing the fire perimeter east of

Bald Crater Loop trail.

·    Drive cautiously with headlights on while driving through highway 230; there will be areas of smoke and fire traffic.

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

Date Started: August 1,2015

Cause: Lightning

Size: 16,443 acres

Containment: 70%

Injuries: 6

Total Personnel: 116

Resources: Handcrews: 7 Water Tenders: 2 Miscellaneous equipment: 5 Engines: 2 Air Support: 3 Overhead: 54