"Oregon's Camp Creek Fire Threatens Portland's Water Source and Forces Evacuations"

Lightning strikes in Western Oregon have caused numerous wildfires, with some growing into significant blazes, leading to evacuations and air quality issues. The Camp Creek Fire near Portland's water source has grown to 1,226 acres but remains 2.4 miles away from the water treatment facility. The Silver Falls fire is out, and closed trails will reopen. Other fires are burning near Mary's Peak and the Oregon Coast, while evacuations have been ordered for the Mink Lake Basin and Three Sisters Wilderness. Fire crews are also battling the Lookout, Horse Creek, and Pothole fires in the McKenzie River corridor, and the Bedrock Fire has seen evacuation downgrades. Umpqua National Forest is dealing with 11 new fires, and the Tyee Ridge Complex outside Sutherlin has brought evacuations. Southern Oregon has also seen new fires in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, while the Smith River Complex on the Oregon-California state line has grown to 68,094 acres.
- Oregon wildfire updates: Camp Creek Fire grows to 1226 acres, evacuations in Three Sisters Statesman Journal
- Camp Creek Fire grows near Portland's water source KGW News
- Camp Creek Fire near Mt. Hood now estimated at 900 acres KPTV FOX 12 Oregon
- Camp Creek Fire explodes to 900 acres, additional resources coming Sunday morning KATU
- Fire in Bull Run Wilderness, Portland's Water Source, Is Uncontained Willamette Week
- View Full Coverage on Google News
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