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| Above: Firefighters had to make their way through dense forest Saturday to reach the Silver Creek Fire in a remote part of Silver Falls State Park, then endure high heat. The fire size tonight is reported at around 12 to 15 acres. |
SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, Ore. – Containment on the Silver Creek Fire inside Silver Falls State Park is reported at 10% tonight. Firefighters successfully forged trails through thick forest today to reach the fire, which is located in the Howard Creek drainage, a remote, steep area over a mile from the park boundary. Coordinated ground and air attacks made headway on the fire, which is currently estimated at 12 to 15 acres.
About 110 personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry and partner organizations are involved, with most engaged in firefighting on the ground. Aerial attack involves heavy airtankers, single-engine airtankers (SEATs), helicopter and aviation ground support.
Despite the difficult terrain and high heat Saturday, no injuries have been reported. No structures have been damaged. Park facilities remain unchanged from earlier reports:
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The 214 Trailhead and several back-country trails, Howard Creek horse camp and day-use area, the youth camp (Camp Silver Creek) and the Ranches are all closed. Howard Creek and the Ranches are closed to serve as command posts.
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Other areas of the park are currently operating normally, with no interruptions to scheduled events.
Conditions can change quickly. Watch for updates on https://bit.ly/2meFGMP