9/18/2015 National Creek Complex Update

National Creek Fire 9/18/2015

• Yesterday, the fire area received approximately one half to one inch of rain over the fire.  Fire crews continued scouting for good line construction location on the south east side of the fire.
• Today, direct line construction will continue on the south east fire edge working to tie into the south side of the Pumice Desert. Fire crews continue to mop up and secure the remaining southern fire edge.
• Burn Area Emergency Response Teams will be hiking within the cold fire area, identifying areas for critical emergency stabilization work.
• Weather will begin a warming trend today with above normal daytime temperatures expected into the weekend, creating the potential for increased fire activity.     
• Crews will continue to work in the Minnehaha drainage, going direct if necessary.
• Along the north and east flank of the fire, firefighters continue to patrol sections of fire line and are poised for direct suppression if needed.
  
  

The Crater Lake National Park North Entrance road and the PCT trail remain open. If you plan to visit the area you may want to check out the Crater Lake National Park web page (http://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm) or call the fire information number (541) 600-4089.