High turbidity decreases the effectiveness of water disinfection.Īs burned materials enter the reservoirs, phosphorus and other nutrient levels may increase, which can increase the risk of harmful algal blooms. Will the fire harm the Bull Run supply in the long term?ĭepending on the severity and size of the fire, there could be long-term impacts to the Bull Run.įall and winter rains may increase turbidity (amount of material suspended in water) by washing burned materials and higher than average volumes of dirt into streams and reservoirs. Learn more about how Bull Run is protected. Forest Service work closely with the Oregon Department of Forestry, Portland Fire and Rescue, and other local fire agencies to make and implement plans for fire prevention, detection, and response. The Portland Water Bureau shares responsibility for managing the watershed with the U.S. These regulations protect the watershed and water quality from the impacts of human activities. The Bull Run Watershed is located within the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, an area of land that’s protected and regulated by a combination of federal and local laws. How is the watershed protected and managed? The Portland Water Bureau does not have a direct firefighting role but is integrated into the Incident Management Team to provide critical information about the watershed, our facilities, and our operations to help support and guide the ongoing fire response. A national Incident Management Team took over joint fire command on August 27. Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and local fire departments. The Portland Water Bureau has been working closely with the agencies in charge of fighting the fire since first alerted to the blaze.
What is the Water Bureau doing to protect our drinking water from fire impacts?ĭrinking water quality is best assured if the watershed remains forested. We are developing multiple contingency plans, so we are prepared in the event we are forced to evacuate staff from the watershed. We are continuing to work closely with fire agencies to monitor the threat levels to our staff and infrastructure. However, fire in the watershed always poses a risk to Portland Water Bureau facilities and staff, and weather conditions can change quickly. Near-term weather forecasts predict stable conditions that are expected to keep fire growth manageable.
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Learn more about what fire containment means. As of the morning of September 19, the fire is estimated to be approximately 2,055 acres and is 54% contained. The fire is burning on the opposite side of Reservoir 2 from the Headworks facility. Hood National Forest, approximately 1.3 miles from Reservoir 1 and 1.9 miles from the Headworks treatment facility. The fire is burning in the Bull Run Watershed in the Mt. 24, a lightning strike sparked a wildfire in the Bull Run Watershed.
Forest Service will be providing periodic updates on the fire status on InciWeb and on the Camp Creek Fire Facebook page. The Portland Water Bureau will update this page with new information as frequently as possible, but details of the fire size, location, etc. Find out more about potential impacts to the Bull Run Watershed.Fires are dynamic events and conditions can change rapidly or without warning. Officials are working closely with Portland Water Bureau to protect infrastructure and coordinate fire management. Weather conditions and rain that is expected throughout the Labor Day Weekend will help to slow the spread of the fire, but wildfire crews are actively working to contain the fire and prepare additional contingency plans for the surrounding area and properties. You can also find the most up-to-date information on the Camp Creek Fire by going to the Camp Creek Fire Facebook page.įire and road crews are working to keep roads clear from fallen trees and debris, and additional equipment will be deployed throughout the weekend. Sign up for PublicAlerts for the latest on conditions and evacuation levels. 19, 2023 at 10:23 a.m.Ĭlackamas County’s Emergency Operations Center is activated and working in coordination with the incident management team regarding the Camp Creek Fire in the Bull Run Watershed inside of the Mt. The Camp Creek Fire is currently at 2,055 acres and 54% contained.
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