9/12/2020 Riverside Fire Update

 

Firefighters continue community protection efforts; working hotspots along

September 12, 2020 Afternoon Overview

Firefighters continue community protection efforts; working hotspots along fire edges

Acres: 132,545

Percent Containment: 0%

Start Date: September 8, 2020

Cause: Human-caused

Location: 1/2 miles SE of Estacada, OR

Fuels: Timber, Grass, Rugged Terrain

Total Personnel: 246

Firefighters continue to go direct on the fire around the community of Estacada, OR with the help of hotshot crews and engines. Favorable weather continues to limit the type of rapid fire growth seen on the early days of the wildfire. However, conditions remain extremely dangerous with active fire across thousands of acres in and around the fire perimeter. Life safety remains the main priority of all fire managers and cooperators. Fire managers continue to focus on protecting firefighter and public life-safety, conducting reconnaissance, and point protection for structures where they can do so safely and effectively.

Widespread dense wildfire smoke will continue over the fire area. More information at oregonsmoke.blogspot.com.

Evacuations

Numerous evacuations are in place in Clackamas County. Visit https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires for current evacuation guidance and shelter information and map.

Check with the Clackamas County Sherriff’s Office at https://twitter.com/ClackCoSheriff for real-time evacuation notifications or visit https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts to sign up for ClackCo Public Alerts. https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires also provides information on resources for pet and livestock boarding.

Closures

There are numerous road closures in the greater Clackamas County area. Please avoid the area and leave the roads for evacuation and response crews. Utilize TripCheck.com for updates.

The Mt. Hood National Forest is currently under a full Forest closure including all campgrounds, roads, trails, and other areas. The public is asked not to drive or park within National Forest lands. Various businesses have made parking available in their lots. Visit the Clackamas County website at https://www.clackamas.us/wildfires for information on where parking might be available.

All Bureau of Land Management lands affected by this fire are closed to the public. More info: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/extreme-fire-activity-prompts-closure-bureau-land-management-lands-northwestern-oregon

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