Day old info here, but, the Riverside Fire is the fire over the ridge from dad's place. The discussion here is the opposite side of the fire from what concerns me.
CLACKAMAS CO., Ore. — Emergency officials issued a new round of Level 3 "GO" evacuations for people in the City of Estacada on Wednesday afternoon as a fast-moving wildfire continues to grow in the area.
The Riverside Fire burning seven miles southeast of Estacada has burned 112,000 acres and there has been no containment, according to fire officials.
Deputies are going door-to-door evacuating people in Estacada, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
The Level evacuations were expanded in Estacada area along Hwy 224, through Eagle Creek to Barton, according to officials.
Officials said a second day of high-winds and low humidity Wednesday could continue to drive active fire growth on the Clackamas River corridor of the Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding private lands.
Throughout the day, ground crews worked to protect critical infrastructure, homes, and property ahead of the rapidly expanding fire. However, heavy smoke and low visibility prevented air tanker pilots from safety dropping retardant to slow fire growth
“This weather is extremely hazardous to our firefighters and first responders,” said Richard Periman, Mt. Hood National Forest Supervisor. “We responded immediately when the fire was first reported, and we’ll keep all of the firefighting resources we have available on the Riverside Fire as we keep life and human safety as our top priority.”
There are 100 total personnel working on the fire, according to fire officials.
Crews and available air resources will continue to look for opportunities to stop forward growth on the fire and protect life and property.
More than 20 engines and crews are currently working to address immediate human life concerns, including working with county emergency management to assess any buildings burned on Tuesday.
The Mt. Hood National Forest is currently under a full Forest closure including all campgrounds, roads, trails, and other areas.
Other road and areas closures will be updated as that information becomes available.
Tuesday night, all of Clackamas County was under some sort of evacuation notice.
Officials say the fire is believed to be human caused.
Last edited by MtnBoomer; 09/10/20.
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