This map of the Rocky Restoration Project area, around Rock Creek on the Mt. Hood National Forest, shows previous and upcoming prescribed burning areas. This spring's burning is planned first on the Camp Cody burn unit and then on the Irrigation burn unit, both colored in pink.
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
Mt. Hood National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations over the next few weeks, as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Prescribed fire is planned for about 900 acres in an area five miles west of Wamic off Forest Road 48 as early as Tuesday, April 29 if conditions are favorable. Fire personnel are initially planning to burn up to 100 acres in the Camp Cody burn unit and will continue into the Irrigation burn unit if weather allows. View the Rock Creek prescribed fire map.
This map of the Rocky Restoration Project area, around Rock Creek on the Mt. Hood National Forest, shows previous and upcoming prescribed burning areas. This spring's burning is planned first on the Camp Cody burn unit and then on the Irrigation burn unit, both colored in pink.
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The Rock Creek prescribed fire project encompasses 1,554 acres and is part of the Rocky Restoration Project. The Rocky Restoration Project improves landscape resilience to disease and fire in addition to improving habitat for the plants, fish, and wildlife species that depend on it.
Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled. Firefighters will remain on site and continue patrols for several days until the fire is declared out.
Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.
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