8/13/2021 Bull Complex Fire Update

 

Fire Information Line: 503-668-1437

For Immediate Release

Overview: The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team transitioned on the Bull Complex Fire at 6:00 AM, Friday, August 13th. The team will be managing the Janus, Kola, Ridge, Round Lake, and Ogre Creek Fires that make up the Bull Complex on the Mt. Hood National Forest. 

Current Situation: Weather conditions continue to be hot and dry with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees with afternoon wind gusts of 15-20 mph along the ridge tops. Very low relative humidity combined with hot daytime temperatures bring another day of increased fire behavior due to the weather. Emphasis is on keeping the fire footprint as small as possible, while protecting historic structures such as lookouts and recreational facilities and natural and cultural resources within the immediate fire area. All the fires on the Bull Complex have full suppression as the suppression strategy. Wildland Fire Crews continued work on containment lines along Forest Service Roads 6370 and 4696.  

Weather - The fire area is expected to reach record-breaking temperatures this week, causing the Weather Service to issue an Excessive Heat Warning until 10 p.m., Saturday.  Smoke is expected to remain over the fire area for most of the day and visible throughout the area. During wildfire activity, firefighters can do little to reduce smoke impacts. Affected communities should remain aware of smoke advisories and conditions. More information can be found at - www.airnow.gov or the Oregon Smoke Blog - https://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/?m=1

Road Closures: Oregon Highway 224 is currently closed east of Promontory Park.   

Area Closures:  Closure orders on National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Clackamas River Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest ORDER NO. 06-06-05-21-07 will go into effect beginning midnight August 16, 2021. Forest closures are still in effect from the 2020 Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires within the Willamette National Forest ORDER NO. 06-18-00-21-09. 

Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using fire, campfire, or cooking fire, is prohibited throughout the Mount Hood National Forest ORDER NO. 06-06-00-21-04.