White River Fire At 150 Acres

The White River Fire on the Mount Hood National Forest about eight miles west of Sportsman’s Park is now 150 acres in size.  The U.S. Forest Service says the fire started Monday in the White River drainage near Forest Road 48.  Hand crews with support from a dozer operator are establishing fire line.  Water drops from helicopters have been critical by minimizing the fire’s spread while line is being constructed.  A spot fire was located ½ mile east of the main fire.  Smoke has primarily been carried eastward toward Rock Creek Reservoir and Wamic.  Approximately 60 firefighters are working the fire.  Road closures are in place, including Forest Road 48 (White River Rd) from Forest Road 43 east to Forest Road 4880, Forest Road 3530 (Barlow Rd) from Forest Road 43 east to Forest Creek Campground, and Forest Road 4890 from Forest Road 4880 to Forest Road 48.  Rock Creek Campground is open, but access should be made from the east.

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