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September 18, 2023

Camp Creek Fire Update

Size: 2,055 acres

Start Date:  August 25, 2023

Cause: naturally caused, lightning

Location: 1.5 miles south of Bull Run Reservoir #1 near the junction of Forest Roads 1210 and 12

Containment: 51%

Total personnel: 395

Resources: 13 engines l 5 crews l 6 water tenders l 4 heavy equipment l 3 helicopters l 2 scooper aircrafts

Current Situation: There has been little to no growth of the Camp Creek fire in the last week where firefighters have been engaged in suppression activities to hold the fire within the existing footprint. The fire is burning in heavy fuels that include deep duff, decayed logs, and timber litter under a dense canopy. These heavy fuels dried out during the summer and will continue to smolder and burn in place with some creeping and minimal fire activity until there is significant precipitation.

Today’s Activities: Today firefighters will continue mopping up the fireline to remove heat and minimize the likelihood of the fire burning into unburned areas. They will also continue hauling away vegetation debris created from fireline preparation. Along contained portions of the fire, firefighters will patrol the fireline to check for and extinguish any hotspots. They will also continue removing excess hose and other equipment that is no longer needed and they will be repairing any damage caused during fire suppression activities, returning affected areas to pre-fire conditions as nearly as possible.

Weather: Conditions have transitioned to more seasonal cool and moist weather. With the change in weather, only minimal fire activity is expected. Cool and moist conditions will continue through mid- week and winds will remain light out of the west. There is a chance of widespread light rain with the next front coming across the region Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Smoke: Current smoke outlook: https://outlooks.wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlook/2c7a8f9b

Closures: Barlow Wayside Park and the Sandy Ridge Recreation Site are temporarily closed due to fire activity. Clackamas County residents can sign up at https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts to receive emergency alerts via email, phone, or text.

Restrictions: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued over the fire area. It is illegal for the public to fly drones over or near wildfires because of the potential for accidents and disruption of suppression operations. Regardless of the fire, aircraft is not permitted to fly over the Bull Run watershed.

Operational Briefing Video: View the September 17, Operation Video on or Facebook