Sandstone Fire (ORMHF)

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The Sandstone Fire, which ignited on August 5, 2024, due to a lightning strike, is currently located on the south side of Thunder Mountain in the Mt. Hood National Forest, approximately 9 miles southwest of Ripplebrook, Oregon. The fire has burned an area of 702 acres and is reported to be 100% contained as of now. Firefighters are employing a full suppression strategy, focusing on protecting private property and public resources while minimizing risks to personnel and the public. The fire is burning in a previously affected area from the 2006 Blister Fire, which features steep, rugged terrain and an abundance of dead and downed fuels.

In terms of response, a local Type 4 Incident Management Team took command of the fire on September 11, 2024. Currently, 42 personnel are assigned to the incident, including firefighters who are actively establishing firelines and utilizing water-dropping aircraft to manage any remaining hotspots. The fire's behavior has been minimal, characterized by limited smoldering in surface fuels, which suggests that the situation is stable at this time.

The Mt. Hood National Forest has issued a closure order for the area surrounding the Sandstone Fire, which includes several trails and recreation sites. Notably, the Skookum Lake Trail and Thunder Mountain Trail are closed, along with Kingfisher Campground and Pegleg Falls. As of now, fire managers are optimistic about the fire's containment and are projecting a full containment date of October 31, 2024, barring any significant changes in weather conditions or fire behavior.

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