Boulder Fire (2023)
The Boulder Fire was a wildfire that burned near Mount Hood, Oregon in Wasco County. Ignited on July 8, 2023, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
| Boulder Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 8, 2023 – present |
| Location | Mount Hood, Wasco County, Oregon |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 233 acres (94 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | under investigation |
History
The fire began near Mount Hood, Oregon on July 8, 2023. It was contained by August 31, 2003 and burned approximately 233 acres[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.[2]
Impact
Boulder Lake campground, Little Boulder Lake, Bonney Meadow campground, Badger Lake campground, Camp Windy, and Post Camp campground near Mount Hood were under Level 3 Go Now evacuations.[3]
References
- "InciWeb - Boulder Fire Information". inciweb.wildfire.gov. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- "NWCC :: Home". gacc.nifc.gov. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- Staff, FOX 12 (July 9, 2023). "Level 3 evacuations issued for Boulder Fire near Mt. Hood". www.kptv.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
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