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September 14, 2023 Fire Update

Size: 2,032 acres

Containment: 44%

Total personnel: 424

Updated phone number for Camp Creek Fire information: 971-334-7674

Current Situation: There was no growth of the Camp Creek fire yesterday and fire activity is expected to be similar today. Smoke is forecast to be more visible today and into the weekend due to warmer and drier weather. Fire crews have been working to prepare and secure firelines to keep the fire as small as possible.  

Today’s Activities: Today firefighters will continue suppression actions throughout the fire area. At the northern edge of the fire, where firing operations were conducted several days ago, firefighters will begin mopping up today and securing that portion of the fireline. At the eastern unsecured edge of the fire, there has been little to no fire growth in the last week. Firefighters are monitoring fire activity in that area and prepared to implement firing operations to secure the fireline along Forest Road 1210 if needed. Aerial resources are also prepared to support operations with water delivery if needed. Throughout the fire area, crews will continue hauling vegetation debris created from fireline preparation away from the fire area.

Scheduled Pop Up Events: Representatives of the Incident Management Team will be stationed at a handful of locations this weekend to provide fire updates and answer questions:

• Friday (9/15): Hoodland Thriftway in Welches from 1 – 6 p.m.
• Saturday (9/16): Hoodland Thriftway in Welches from 1 – 5 p.m. & Jonsrud Viewpoint from 1 – 5 p.m.
• Sunday (9/17): Hoodland Thriftway in Welches, OR from 1 – 4 p.m. & Jonsrud Viewpoint from 1 – 4 p.m.

Weather: Warmer and drier conditions are expected, today and into the weekend before returning to seasonally normal conditions on Monday. No significant fire growth is anticipated.

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 14, Operational Update Video (4:03)