Microwave Fire Media Advisory, September 4, 2009
Incident: Microwave Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/4/2009
Microwave Fire 100% Contained
Hood River - Fire Managers declared the Microwave Fire 100% contained yesterday evening. Crews will remain on the fire to continue mop-up operations; hauling out unused fire hose, equipment and garbage from the fireline; rehabilitate fire lines; and to patrol the fire.
It is not uncommon for some areas within the fire boundary to continue to smolder even after 100% containment. Area residents and motorist traveling on Interstate 84 will likely see smoke and minor flare-ups of flame for some time. Please do not call firefighting agencies unless the new flames are clearly outside of the boundaries of the Microwave Fire. If you are uncertain, please call 911.
The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail between Hood River and Mosier remains closed until further notice. Fire Managers and State Park officials are very concerned about the hazards to the public caused by rolling rocks and debris. The fire has consumed much of the ground vegetation above the trail which has caused the steep slopes to become unstable.
For more information call 541-490-0961.
