9/14/2017 Eagle Creek Fire AM Update

Morning Update Eagle Creek Fire September 14, 2017 8:00 a.m.   Contact Information:  541-392-1632 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) or eaglecreekfire2017@gmail.com Location:  Hood River and Multnomah Counties, Oregon; originated 1 mile south of Cascade Locks, Oregon Start Date: September 2, 2017, 4:02 p.m. Size:  Approximately 37,567 acres Percent Contained: 17 Cause:  Under Investigation Vegetation: Timber (Litter and Understory) Summary: Winds, which pushed the fire beyond Nick Eaton Ridge in the northeast corner yesterday, calmed overnight and are anticipated to remain light today. The fire still is expected to continue growing, mainly to the south and to a lesser extent the east, but at a slower rate. Air resources may also be used to help slow the fire’s spread. Line is in place along the I-84 corridor from Herman Creek east to Mitchell Point and if conditions permit, firefighters will conduct burn out operations to strengthen that line. Mop-up is almost complete along the I-84 corridor from Bridal Veil to Warrendale. Crews will now begin focusing their mop-up efforts east toward Cascade Locks. On the southwest and southeast perimeters, contingency line, which primarily follows powerline corridors and roads, is nearly complete. The fire is expected to continue its low intensity burn in Tanner and Big Cedar Springs. Powerlines serving Cascade Locks from the west have been re-energized following operations to remove snags and complete repairs. The Oregon State Fire Marshal continues to maintain four structural protection task forces (two working during the day and two at night). These crews are working along with our wildland partners to improve containment lines by supporting burnout operations and patrolling residential areas. As conditions change, these firefighters will be positioned to provide the best protection for homes and other buildings. Weather is predicted to remain cooler with higher relative humidity and light winds through this evening. Friday and Saturday may present some challenges, with a potential for light east winds and lower relative humidity. A significant rain event is still predicted for Sunday evening and Monday. Resources Assigned: 26 crews (5-Type 1, 14-Type 2, 7-Type 2 Initial Attack); 46 Engines; 12 Helicopters; 9 Dozers; 15 Water Tenders; 934 Personnel. Additional fire, closure and evacuation information can be found at the following sites: Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5584/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekandIndianCreekFires2017/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eaglecreekfire Oregon Smoke Information: https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/ Multnomah County Sheriff Flash Alert:  https://www.flashalert.net/id/MCSO Hood River County Sheriff: http://www.hoodriversheriff.com/news/breaking-news/ Road Closures: https://tripcheck.com Firewise Information:  http://www.firewise.org/