10/9/2020 Beachie Creek and Riverside Fires Update

 

Weather and Fire Behavior: Cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures continue for Friday as a cold front moves into the area, bringing gusty winds in the late afternoon. Rain is forecasted to begin Saturday and continue through the weekend. 

Riverside Fire: Two 911 calls were received for smoke from the community. Firefighter resources responded. Firefighters are focusing their efforts on mop-up, perimeter patrol and line repair. With management approval, Portland General Electric and Oregon Department of Transportation will be flying drones to assess damages throughout the day. The forecasted weather system could bring an increase in hazards within the fire area, so providing for public and firefighter safety is paramount. 

Beachie Creek Fire: Fire growth was limited within a concentrated area of heat within the Bull of the Woods Wilderness and fire behavior is expected to remain minimal with the incoming weather. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the fire perimeter for hot spots. Falling trees and landslides are the greatest safety concerns moving into the weekend for both firefighters and the public.  

Evacuations: There are no evacuations in Clackamas County. Current evacuation information for Marion County is available at www.co.marion.or.us/Alerts?AlertId=83 or by calling 503-588-5032. Evacuation information for Linn County is available at www.linnsheriff.org/fire_live_updates_sept_2020/ or by calling 541-812-2260. 

Closures:The Willamette National Forest lifted restrictions on campfires. A Closure Order is still in effect, a list of recreation areas within the fire zone that remain closed can be found at  https://go.usa.gov/xGpeV 

• Mt. Hood National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD811247 
• Willamette National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/willamette/alerts-notices/?aid=61574  
• Bureau of Land Management www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions. 
• Oregon Department of Forestry https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx 
• Road Closures on TripCheck: www.tripcheck.com/ 
• Santiam State Forest is closed 

Repair and Rehabilitation Teams: The Bureau of Land Management Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ESR) teams and the US Forest Service BAER teams are evaluating the fire areas and preparing a repair plan. These programs are designed to address emergency stabilization issues related to wildland fire. ESR and BAER teams are in place for both the Riverside and Beachie Creek fires.  

More information can be found athttps://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7222/