Beachie Creek Fire Update for Sunday September 6, 2020
Gates, Ore. – Fire officials continue to be fully engaged with the Beachie Creek Fire, located within the Willamette National Forest, six miles north of the community of Detroit. The fire is currently confined to the Opal Creek Wilderness, and is burning in heavy timber on inaccessible, steep slopes.
Firefighting efforts today will be a continuation of keeping the fire in its current location utilizing aviation firefighting resources with water delivery. Indirect fire line opportunities are also being identified where possible. Forest roads will be improved for firefighter access and containment lines should the fire come out of its current location. This includes identifying hazardous trees for removal in anticipation of the upcoming wind event.
WEATHER: Critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop Monday and persist through Wednesday night. In addition, an unseasonably strong offshore flow event is expected to bring extremely dry and windy conditions to the area. A Fire Red Flag warning is also expected to be issued by the weather service for Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
SAFETY: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be aware of aerial firefighting aircraft, CL-415 scoopers that will be scooping water directly from Detroit Lake in support of firefighting efforts on the Beachie Creek Fire. The area of the lake south of Piety Island will be closed during daylight operational hours until further notice, starting today at 10 am. In addition, the following campgrounds will be impacted and will not be accessible by boat during there hours; Cove Creek Campground, Sportsman Campground and South Shore Campground. The closure will likely extend through the next two to three days. Marion County Sheriff’s Office will have officers in boats patrolling the closed area.
RESTRICTIONS:
Campfires are restricted to developed campsites in Forest Service provided fire rings. Never leave a campfire unattended. Drown it with water, stir it thoroughly, and feel it with your hand to ensure that it is out cold. Fires are only allowed in designated campgrounds. (Order 06-18-00-20-16).
CLOSURES: Willamette National Forest roads, trails, and lands around the fire area are closed. View the official order (Order 06-18-04-20-13) or go to InciWeb (link below) for a list and map of the closed, roads, trails, and recreation sites
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