MOLALLA, Ore. – With the very large Riverside and Beachie Creek fires in ODF’s North Cascade District drawing lots of media attention in northwest Oregon, a few other fires in Clackamas County have received far less attention. Four fires are being managed as the North Cascade Complex. About 185 firefighters are working on the fires. Here’s today’s update on these fires:
· Dowty – 1,452 acres, 30% lined. Construction of fire line is continuing, with mop up underway and felling of hazardous snags.
· Wilhoit – 591 acres, 100% lined. Firefighters have mopped up from the fire line 50 feet into the fire’s interior with the goal of reaching 250 feet. They have also been felling trees made hazardous by the fire.
· Unger – 489 acres, 100% lined. Mop up has been completed at least 50 feet into the interior with the goal of reaching 250 feet. Fire personnel are also cutting down fire-damaged trees that pose a hazard.
· Graves – 44 acres, 100% lined. Mop up is continuing, moving from 50 feet inside the fire lines inward, with the goal of mopping up to 250 feet. Felling of hazardous trees is happening on this fire as well.