36 Pit Fire FACT SHEET September 28, 2014 FIRE INFORMATION WEBSITE: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4106/ FIRE FACEBOOK: https://facebook/mthoodnf?ref=hl INFO PHONE: 503-630-1711 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EMAIL: 36pitfire@gmail FIRE SIZE: 5,520 CONTAINMENT: 69% SUMMARY: All divisions are undergoing mop up and suppression repair. On the Western flank of the fire near the 45 Road/Hillockburn roads, crews are continuing to prep roads that will be used to reinforce fire lines. HAZARDS: Recreationist using the Clackamas River should be aware that there are existing hazards such as falling and downed trees, loose rocks, and other debris along the water way. Due to the fire foot print and changing weather conditions these hazards will increase. ROAD INFORMATION: Several roads remain closed to the general public but open to residents. Please call the Sheriff’s Office at 503-655-8224 or go to their web site at clackamas.us for more information. ODOT has opened Highway 224 to residents and workers escorted by pilot cars. For updates related to the status of Highway 224, please contact Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) at 503-539-8454 or go to tripcheck. The Mt. Hood National Forest also has fire closure areas in affect (Closure Order: MH-2014-13), for more information please visit their website at fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/. WEATHER OUTLOOK: Rain forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, back to mild weather on Wednesday. The public is urged to be aware of increased fire related traffic on local roads and to drive defensively. For more information on the 36 Pit Fire, please use the contacts listed above.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:14:01 +0000
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