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Whisky Creek Fire:Size: 1,671 acresCause: Human – Under InvestigationStart Date: July 20, 2024Location: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORFuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grass

Special StatementAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect for southwestern Washington until 1 PM PDT Friday, August 9 due to smoke and ozone. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, itchy throat, and other health problems. More information can be found at www.swcleanair.gov and www.oregon.gov/DEQ.Declaración Especial

Special StatementAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday, August 8 due to smoke and ozone. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, itchy throat, and other health problems. More information can be found at www.swcleanair.gov and www.oregon.gov/DEQ.

Size: 1,447 acresStart Date: July 20, 2024Cause: Human – Under InvestigationLocation: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORContainment:  0%Fuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grass Highlights:

Size: 1,335 acresStart Date: July 20, 2024Cause: Human – Under InvestigationLocation: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORContainment:  0%Fuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grassHighlights:Firing operations were successful in the southeast corner of the fire yesterday. Crews were able to construct fireline down to the old Eagle Creek burn scar and connect to established control lines in the northeast

FireCrews continue to construct indirect handlines while helicopters with buckets drop water directly on active fire. Today, clear sky, variable wind, and temperatures in the upper 80s are expected on the Whisky Creek Fire. Heavy smoke from the Williams Mine fire near Mt Adams could impact flight operations. The Whisky Creek Fire is currently 1335 acres.

Extension:  1,352 acresFecha de Inicio: 20 de julio, 2024Causa: Humanos– Bajo InvestigaciónLocalización: 6 millas SE de Cascade Locks, ORContención: 0%Material de combustión: Matorrales de roble, madera y hierba 

Link to Spanish Translated Version - Enlace a la versión traducida al español Size: 1,352 acresStart Date: July 20, 2024Cause: Human – Under InvestigationLocation: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORContainment:  0%Fuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grass

Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update / Información actualizada para el Incendio Whisky Creek August 5, 2024 / 5 de agosto, 2024 Size / Extensión: 1,174 acresStart Date / Fecha de Inicio: July 20, 2024 / 20 de julio, 2024

Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update / Actualización diaria del incendio Whisky CreekAugust 4, 2024 / 4 de agosto de 2024Size / Tamaño: 1,003 acresStart Date / Fecha de inicio: July 20, 2024 / 20 de julio de 2024