Microwave Fire Morning Update; August 30, 2009
Incident: Microwave Fire Wildfire
Released: 8/30/2009
Oregon Department of Forestry
Incident Management Team 3
Nancy Hirsch, Incident Commander
Oregon State Fire Marshal
Incident Management Green Team
John Ingrao, Incident Commander
Microwave Fire
Morning Information Update
For 08-30-09
Shortly after residents returned home from the Microwave Fire evacuation, fire crews performed successful burnout operations to strengthen containment lines on the northwest flank of the fire.
The fire is now fully lined, with containment at 65% and 1,250 acres burned.
With the threat to homes alleviated, task forces from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office have begun demobilization. Prior to the arrival of task forces, three residences and a barn were lost to the fire. To date, more than 150 structures were triaged, prepared, and protected during this incident.
The State Historic Columbia River Highway Trail and the Hatfield east and west trail heads remain closed. For current road information, log onto http://www.tripcheck.com/.
Access roads leading into the fire perimeter also remain closed to the public. Fire officials urge everyone to use extra caution when returning to areas that have been affected by the fire. Firefighting resources are still going to be in the area so drivers should remain alert and slow down for emergency vehicles and firefighters.
Other cooperators include Oregon State Police, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area of the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Department of Transportation, Pacific Power and Line, Union Pacific Railroad, the Red Cross and Rural Fire Districts.
Fire-At-A-Glance:
Size: 1,250 acres
Location: Mosier, OR
Containment: 65 percent
Cause: Under Investigation
Resources: 768 Personnel;
26 Crews, 6 helicopters, 32 engines, 3 dozers, 9 water tenders.
Estimated Cost To Date:
$1 million
Evacuations: None
Closures/Restrictions:
State Historic Columbia River Highway Trail and the Hatfield
East and West trail heads.
For More Information: Microwave Fire Information 541-354-1578 www.oregon.gov/odf/microwavefire.shtml and
