Eagle Creek Fire managers say Saturday was a fairly quiet day across the fire. Due to active fire on Shellrock Mountain, resources stayed overnight to monitor fire activity…and during Saturday’s morning shift, fire backed slowly on the southeastern and southern edges but had no major runs or growth. There was very little activity along the Interstate 84 corridor and fire officials expect to have more containment there today.  Engines will be rotating shifts and maintaining a presence at Multnomah Falls Lodge.  Crews will also continue to monitor the I-84 corridor with focus on the northeast sections taking action where needed. Light rains are expected tonight, turning to heavy rains on Monday.  Officials say flash flooding is a concern and resources will be repositioned to keep firefighters safe. With the expected rains, crews will likely begin demobilizing from the incident and number of assigned personnel will decrease. Due to concerns of rolling logs and rocks, Bonneville Power Association was not able to complete falling hazard trees near the powerline corridor east of Cascade Locks, and line will remain powered off until it is safe for BPA to finish removing those trees.  Power to Cascade Locks and Hood River has not been affected. Saturday night Oregon State Fire Marshal structural resources working the night shift were released, and if weather and fire conditions permit today, the remaining structural task forces will be back to their local departments.  The OSFM Red Incident Management Team will also demobilize. There is no change in evacuation levels established Thursday in Hood River County…map links are available at Gorgeradio.com and the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Hood River County Emergency Management has set up an information hotline for the Eagle Creek Fire, that number is 541-387-6941.

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Department encourages County residents to sign up for the Citizen Alert automatic notification system that sends emergency alerts through home, mobile or business phones, email addresses, and text messages.  To sign up, go to the Hood River County website.

The Red Cross shelter is at the Hood River Assembly of God Church at 979 Tucker Road in Hood River.  Pet sheltering assistance is available there.   Evacuee RVs may park at the Port of Hood River Lot 1 free of charge.

The Oregon Department of Transportation reopened westbound Interstate 84 between Hood River and Troutdale to all travelers Thursday evening, and Friday morning announced that exit 44 on and off-ramps at Cascade Locks had been reopened.  ODOT says all other off-ramps along the 45-mile stretch of road from milepost 62 to milepost 17 remain closed.  Eastbound I-84 will remain closed until authorities are confident the road is no longer threatened by falling debris, rolling rocks and the ongoing fire.  Travelers may not stop anywhere along Interstate 84, as it is still an active fire zone.  Please watch for—and move over for—emergency vehicles. Fire crews are still using the interstate to fight the fire.  Travel through the area if only absolutely necessary.  Cars parked on the shoulder will be towed. ODOT does say that if fire conditions change, I-84 westbound will close again.  Travelers should be aware of this possibility and visit www.TripCheck.com to check road conditions before heading out.  On Washington Highway 14, weight restrictions between Washougal and Dallesport remain in place until both lanes of I-84 are open. Because of smoky conditions…the Gorge Kids Triathlon scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled. The History Museum of Hood River County’s Cemetery Tales will take place this weekend as scheduled – rain or shine.  Organizers say they have a plan to deal with the possibility of smoke.  A few tickets are still available on line at brownpapertickets.com or at the museum. For more information call 541-386-6772.

A full area closure is in effect for the Hood River Ranger District West of Highway 35 and North of the Mt. Hood Wilderness.  The expanded closure is a result of extreme fire danger and to provide for firefighter safety during fire operations for the Eagle Creek Fire.  All roads, trails and National Forest System lands within this area are closed.

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is prohibiting fire use and smoking throughout the forest. Restrictions will remain in effect until there is significant moisture to lower the fire danger.

All campfires and target shooting are now prohibited across the Mount Hood National Forest.  The forest also issued a more stringent Industrial Fire Precaution Level that governs industrial uses on the forest. All spark emitting machinery use such as chainsaws, tractors, skidders, or mechanized loaders are now prohibited.