SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, Ore. – This lightning-caused fire in dense forest is now reported to be 65 percent contained. About 115 personnel remained to work on the 27-acre fire Wednesday. Overnight, crews used an infrared camera to look for hot spots within the fire’s perimeter in a remote part of Silver Falls State Park. This revealed good progress on extinguishing remaining heat.
Most of the snags that posed a threat to firefighter safety have now been removed, although some large hazard trees remain. Smoke can still be seen rising from some of these fire-damaged trees.
Visitors to Silver Falls State Park will find pleasant conditions. Light smoke may be visible at times, but heavy smoke is unlikely. Other fires burning in the region may be responsible for increased haze in the area. While some closures remain in the Park, the Ranches have reopened. No scheduled events are being interrupted. The Park’s landmark waterfalls remain fully accessible to visitors during normal Park hours.