7/27/2024 Microwave Tower Fire Update

7/27/2024 Microwave Tower Fire Update

Fire Information: Phone: (541) 208-1744 daily from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

53% Contained

131 Personnel

806 Acres

5 miles west, southwest of Mosier, OR

Burning in brush, timber, and grass

 

Highlights

Increased humidity levels played a crucial role in helping firefighters successfully complete yesterday's firing operation. The operation, which began around 11:00 a.m. and continued into the evening, starting on the east side, focused on the north perimeter of the fire, advancing towards the west. As a result, smoke was visible from Interstate 84.

Firefighters made significant progress along the northern edge by utilizing the dozer line, the Columbia River Highway State Trail, and rocky terrain. They effectively connected these lines, with successfully securing the area from east to west.

Today, firefighters will continue their strategic burning operations along the northwest flank in order to complete the containment lines surrounding the Microwave Tower fire. There will likely be smoke and flames visible from within the fire area as firefighters light off fuels along their hand and dozer lines. 

Fire Behavior

Low to moderate fire behavior occurred during the firing operations. Smoldering along other flanks of the fire occurred throughout the day and night. Similar fire behavior is expected today during the burning operations. Firefighters will continue to mop-up and patrol the fire area.