SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s North Cascade District has responded to a small fire inside Silver Falls State Park in Marion County. The Silver Creek Fire is about a quarter acre in size. First called in last night, the fire is reported to be creeping along in heavy timber. ODF has two fire engines on scene with two 10-person hand crews en route. Two single-engine airtankers have made four retardant drops on the fire.
According to Oregon State Parks, the park remains open to visitors, including its waterfall trails. Some trails in the vicinity of the fire may be temporarily closed. Check Silver Falls State Park for the most current information.
Left: Single-engine airtankers like this one were called on today to drop retardant on a small fire in Silver Falls State Park. Two of these airtankers have dropped a total of at least four loads on the fire earlier today.