7/11/2015 Mt. Adams Complex AM

The Horseshoe Fire, located on the west slope of Mt Adams, is now one of four fires that make up the Mt. Adams Complex.

Three new fires were sparked by thunderstorms that moved through the area on July 9th.  The 7 Lakes Fire is near containment after mop up by crews on Friday. Impeded by heavy fog, firefighters continue to look for the Canyon Fire. The largest of the lightning fires is the 63-acre Riley Fire which is located in the Mt. Adams Wilderness one mile to the north of the Horseshoe Fire. The Riley Fire initially ran through the tree crowns pushed by outflow winds, but has since been quiet. Today, crews are mitigating hazards and preparing hoses and pumps for low impact containment tactics to suppress fire and preserve wilderness character.

The size increase on the Horseshoe Fire, now 340 acres, was the result of scouting into the adjacent old 2012 Cascade Creek Fire burn where additional spots and areas of fire growth were discovered.

Cooler temperatures, high relative humidity and low fog continue to affect firefighting efforts.  Although moisture moderates fire activity, it makes remaining portions of the fires more difficult to detect.  Low fog has grounded air support and the ability to fly reconnaissance and deliver supplies.  Firefighters continue to make progress on mop-up assignments to meet containment objectives.

A high volume of vehicle, bicycle and foot traffic will be present during the weekend.  Extreme caution when traveling in the Trout Lake community and on FS Road 23 is appreciated.