Firing operations were successful on Tuesday in the southeast corner of the Whisky Creek Fire in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness southeast of Cascade Locks.  Crews were able to construct fireline down to the old Eagle Creek burn scar and connect to established control lines in the northeast part of the fire.  Helicopters dropped water along the southeastern edge of the fire to cool the area down and reduce fire spread.  Today crews will be improving existing handlines on the western side of the fire, and monitor and hold lines on the east and southeast flanks were firing operations took place on Tuesday.  Warmer and drier weather expected tomorrow may increase fire intensity, but forecasted light winds will reduce likely rates of speed.