NWFSC Activity Report - Fire Without Borders: Observations, Experiences, and Lessons Learned from the 36-Pit Fire

TitleNWFSC Activity Report - Fire Without Borders: Observations, Experiences, and Lessons Learned from the 36-Pit Fire
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsCreighton, J
Series TitleNWFSC Activity Report
Date Published06/2015
Keywords36 Pit Fire, field tour, NWFSC Activity Reports
Abstract

The 36-Pit fire near Estacada, OR broke out on September 13, 2014 and spread
quickly, burning a total of 5,524 acres. The fire started by a target shooting
accident in the 36 Pit quarry. Conditions were very hot and dry when
the fire broke out, with temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to the mid-
90s, and the relative humidity around 34%. In addition, there were 30 mph
winds blowing from the east through the Clackamas River canyon...