Rain Temporarily Moderates Whisky Creek Fire

Rain on Monday moderated fire behavior on the Whisky Creek Fire in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, but forecasted warmer temperatures and drier conditions alter this week are expected to increase fire activity and smoke production.  The Central Cascades Incident Management Team, which took over command of the fire on Monday, says the fire remains 891 acres in size with no containment.  Crews continue to prepare containment lines and clear roads and trails to the south along the trail from Rainy Lake to Wahtum Lake, and continuing to the Pacific Crest Trail about one mile to the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire burn area.  Masticators are being used to clear thick brush along roads to create fire breaks.  To the east of the fire, crews continue to strengthen contingency lines working toward Hood River County Forestry’s Kingsley area.

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