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Camp Creek Fire Update for Sunday, August 27
Camp Creek Fire
Publication Type: News 09/04/2023
Fire Size: 1,226 acres
Containment: 0%
Resources: 3 helicopters, 2 scooper aircraft, 160 total personnel
Location: 1.5 miles south of Bull Run Reservoir #1 near the junction of Forest Road 1210 and Forest Road 12
Weather and Fire Behavior:
The Camp Creek Fire in the Bull Run Watershed northeast of Sandy was sparked by lightning on Thursday, August 24, and has now grown to 1,226 acres with 0% containment. Warm and dry weather conditions on Saturday, August 26 led to moderately active fire behavior, and the fire grew mainly to the south and west. Bull Run Watershed is a dense temperate rainforest with lots of down and dead trees and deep forest duff. This abundance of material provided plenty of tinder dry and receptive fuel, causing the fire put up a large smoke column relative to its size. Warm and very dry weather conditions are expected to continue today (Sunday) and into the near future, with continued active fire behavior, increasing impact of smoke, and significant fire growth likely.
Operations:
Great Basin Incident Management Team 1 took command of the fire on Sunday morning, August 27. Firefighters are focusing on full suppression of the fire, using water dropped from helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to limit its growth. Ground crews will construct indirect containment lines along Forest Roads 12 and 14. Crews on the ground face numerous safety hazards including threats posed by falling fire-weakened trees and travel on narrow winding roads.
Community Meeting:
A community meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 pm Sunday evening, August 27, at the Sandy High School, located at 37400 Bell Street.
Additional Fire Information:
There is a dedicated Facebook page for Camp Creek Fire with fire updates and information: https://www.facebook.com/campcreekfire?mibextid=LQQJ4d
For more information regarding the fire’s effect on the Bull Run Watershed go to: https://www.portland.gov/water/camp-creek-fire.
Closures and Evacuations:
Currently there are no fire related closures or evacuations, but people in the area should be ready for both. Clackamas County residents can sign up to receive critical emergency messaging via email, phone call and text: https://www.clackamas.us/dm/publicalerts
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR): There is a TFR over the fire area, and drone use is illegal.
Air Quality Information: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Sandy&state=OR&country=USA