The Oregon Department of Forestry said Thursday the Mosier Creek Fire is now in patrol status as mop-up activities have been completed.  Firefighters have established a 300 foot “black” area adjacent to the fire edge and any homes within the fire area, and eliminated any smoke or heat adjacent to the fire edge.  ODF and Mosier Fire will regularly patrol the fire to look for smoke or fire within that edge area.  ODF officials say as fire consumes areas of un-burned fuel within the interior of the fire, smoke may be visible to the public, but usually poses little risk.  However, people concerned about fire activity within the perimeter are encouraged to call The Dalles Unit of ODF at 541-296-4626.  Smoke will likely continue until significant precipitation occurs in the region to dampen fuels and put the fire completely out.