Numerous thunderstorms brought lightning strikes as they passed over the Cascades this weekend, and now crews are battling several wildfires.
As of Tuesday evening, the Umpqua National Forest said the Windigo Fire has burned 1,200 acres near Windigo Pass, about six miles south of Crescent Lake. Closures to a section of the Pacific Crest Trail and Forest Service road 60 are in effect.
Also on the Umpqua, the Forebay 1 Fire is approximately four acres just north of Lemolo 1 Forebay. And Fire 237 is reported to be a 1/2-acre fire northwest of Lemolo 1 Forebay. Several Forest Service roads, trails, and campgrounds are closed in those areas.
On the Willamette National Forest, the Potter Fire is burning on the Middle Fork Ranger District. A section of the Pacific Crest Trail has been closed in that area south of Potter Mountain. The Potter Fire was reported Sunday morning and as of the last update, it was burning on 85acres.
The Fly Creek Fire is burning on the Deschutes National Forest. As of the last update, firefighters were working with a dozer to construct containment lines around the fire, which was estimated to be 280 acres and is 80% contained.
The Deschutes National Forest says firefighters responded to 13 new incidents on Tuesday and contained numerous fires across the area. Resources have been able to respond quickly and keep the new starts small.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Central Oregon because of scattered thunderstorms and fire weather.
