Campgrounds, trails, and trailheads in the vicinity of a fire about five miles southeast of Cascade Locks have been closed. The Mt. Hood National Forest reports the Whisky Creek Fire started Saturday morning in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, and in spite of a helicopter dropping water on it, excessive heat help the fire grow to 165 acres. The fire is burning in dense, west-side forest with a thick understory of dead and down wood. A local Type 3 Team has taken over management of the fire. The Mt. Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area are issuing a joint emergency closure for the fire area, including the Rainy Lake, Black Lake, and Wahtum Lake Campgrounds, and the Indian Springs, Warren Lake, Wahtum Lake, Mt. Defiance South, Wyeth, and Herman Creek Trailheads, plus a number of trails. In addition, Hood River County is closing public access to the Kingsley Day Use Area and Campground Monday at 5:00 p.m., as fire crews will be staging in the area. Kingsley Rd. above the 2800 forestry Rd., Dead Point Rd above the 2800 forestry Rd. and Green Point Rd. will also be closed. The cause of the fire is from human activity and is currently under investigation. The public is reminded that fire restrictions are in effect and campfires are prohibited across both Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area lands.