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Whisky CreekSize: 1,743 acres, 0% containedCause: Human – Under InvestigationStart Date: July 20, 2024Location: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORFuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grassSandstoneSize: 588 acres, 0% containedCause: LightningStart Date: Aug. 5, 2024Location: 9 miles SW of Ripplebrook, OR

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Special StatementAn Air Quality Advisory is in effect for southwestern Washington until 8 PM PDT Saturday, August 9. Pollutants can cause burning eyes, itchy throat, and other health problems. More information can be found at https://aqi.oregon.gov/.

Whisky Creek:Size: 1,743 acresCause: Human – Under InvestigationStart Date: July 20, 2024Location: 6 miles SE of Cascade Locks, ORFuels: Scrub oak, timber, and grassSandstone:Size: 588 acresCause: LightningStart Date: Aug. 5, 2024Location: 9 miles SW of Ripplebrook, OR

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

At 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team took command of the Sandstone Fire, which also includes the addition of nearby smaller fires Blister Creek and Thunder Mountain. The fire is currently burning in the 2006 Blister Fire burn scar, where there is dead and down fuel and steep, rugged terrain. Fire management objectives include a full suppression strategy. 

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.