[pct-l] Fires in the Olallie Lakes Basin

[steve@longtrails.com (Steve Queen)]

Here's the latest on the fires in the Olallie Lakes Basin that were started
by lightning strikes:

Good progress was made yesterday on the Powerline fire by crews working
to contain it.  The Lemini fire also received some hard work and is
expected to be contained today.  Shifting winds pressed the
Olallie/Monan Lake fire to the southeast as crews worked to corral it.
No expected date of containment is predicted.  The total acreage of the
Olallie Complex fires is now 1400 acres.  The fire passed through
Peninsula Campground yesterday.  A structure protection specialist along
with fire engines and crews worked to protect the structures in the
campground.  The fire is receiving two more helicopters to assist with
the suppression effort.  We also have a standing order for more crews
that will be filled as crews become available.  There are now 339 people
working on the Olallie Fire Complex.  A mandatory evacuation order
conducted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's office began on August 13,
2001 at 2 pm and will continue to be in effect.  Campgrounds that are
closed are:  Camp Ten, Horseshoe Lake, Lower Lake, Olallie Meadows, Paul
Denis, Peninsula and Triangle Lake Equestrian.  Trails that are closed
are:  Lodgepole (#706), Gibson Lake (#708), Horseshoe Saddle (#712),
Ruddy Hill (#714), Russ Lake (#716), Fish Lake (#717), Red Lake (#719),
Top Lake (#719), Monon Lake (#729), Olallie Lake (#731), Monolallie Lake
(#732), Timber Lake (#733), Double Peaks (#735), Pacific Crest Trail
(#2000), and Potato Butte (#719A).  Road Closures:  46/4690,
4680/4680-150, 4220/4230.  Information provided by the USFS.

Steve Queen
Mount Hood Area Coordinator
Pacific Crest Trail Association
http://www.longtrails.com/mthood/