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Phone Line: 541-316-8289
Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm
Chance of lightning beginning Tuesday evening
Dufur, Ore. – The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in the Larch Creek Fire area. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across Central Oregon beginning Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, July 17. The storm may bring outflow winds that could impact fire behavior. Improved weather conditions are anticipated by midmorning tomorrow.
A heat advisory is in effect from noon today, July 16 through Wednesday night. Increased temperatures and decreased humidity are anticipated. Fire personnel will monitor for smoldering snags and other residual heat.
Last night, firefighters focused on securing the fire’s perimeter and strengthening fire lines. Today, this work will continue as well as expanding efforts to mop up deeper into the interior of the fire.
The Department of the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) demobilized today, July 16. ODF IMT2 has taken sole command of the fire.
“The collective partnership of ODF and OSFM incident management teams assures that Oregonians are well served,” said Incident Commander Matt Howard.
Evacuation levels decreased in some areas yesterday, July 15. Please see evacuation information below for more information on your specific area of concern.
Evacuation information is available at: www.facebook.com/WascoCountySheriff
Evacuation shelters: One shelter is available at Wy’East Middle School (3000 Wy’East Road, Hood River). The livestock shelter is located adjacent to the Wy’East Middle School at the Hood River Fairgrounds (3020 Wy’East Road, Hood River).
FIRE AT A GLANCE
Estimated Size: 18,689 acres
Containment: 14%
Cause: Human Caused
Estimated Cost: $10,100,000
Total Personnel: 868
Hand Crews: 27
Engines: 41
Water Tenders: 13
Dozers: 13
Helicopters: 10
LEVEL 3 – GO NOW: Wamic & Pine Hollow from Friend Rd. in the north down to Rock Creek Dam Rd./Wamic Market Rd. in the south. Threemile Rd. & Happy Ridge Rd. in the west and the intersection of Shadybrook Rd. and Hwy 197 in the southeast.
LEVEL 2 – BE SET: From Hulse Rd. in the north, to the White River in the south, east to the Deschutes River and west to Hwy 197. From the west side of the City of Tygh Valley to the intersection of Wamic Market Rd. and Fairgrounds Rd., north to the intersection of Fairgrounds Rd. and Shadybrook Rd., east to Hwy 197 and the Deschutes River, from Hwy 197 in the north to the White River in the south. From the intersection of Rock Creek Dam Rd. and Threemile Rd. north to Dodson Rd., west to Gate Creek, south to the White River, and east to the boundary of the city of Tygh Valley.
LEVEL 1 – BE READY: From Hwy 197, south to Hulse Rd., east to the Deschutes River, and from the intersection of Hwy 197 and Tygh Valley Market Rd., southeast to the Deschutes River. From Elliott Rd. east to Hwy 197, south to the intersection of Hwy 197 and Dufur Gap Rd., and due west to Elliott Rd.
