9:30 AM - Sunday September 16, 2012
Incident: Pole Creek Wildfire
Released: 9/15/2012
Deschutes Count Smoke Health Advisory in effect
9:30 p.m. -Sunday September 16, 2012
Second information line added. For fire information you can call: 541-549-6935 or 541-549-6934
·· burnout operations continue to hold on contingency lines
·· firefighters are taking advantage of lower temps and higher humidity
·· All major highways and roads remain open; drivers can expect areas of limited visibility on Highway 242, Highway 126, and Highway 20
The Pole Creek fire started in the Three Sisters Wilderness near the Pole Creek Trailhead and was reported at 10:45 am on September 9, 2012. Four vehicles were burned at the trailhead. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Area closures are in effect.
