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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

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

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.