File Photo from 2015. Lighting inside Crater Lake National Park (Brian Gailey)

CRATER LAKE, OREGON – Lightning throughout the region on July 15th resulted in eight new fires at Crater Lake National Park. All are currently one half acre or less in size. Smokejumpers arrived soon after the fires were detected and have put lines around the two largest fires. The remaining fires are single trees and firefighters are working to extinguish those as well. All the fires are being suppressed.

The park remains fully open and visitors are not at risk. The fires are located in the remote northeast corner of the park, east of the Timber Crater area. While smoke may be visible, it is unlikely to significantly impact air quality or lake viewing at this time. All roads, entrances, facilities and services remain open.

Fire start locations, Crater Lake National Park. July 16, 2018 (National Interagency Fire Center)

The park received below average snowfall this winter and continues to have below average precipitation. Temperatures have also been warmer than normal. This has increased the fire danger at Crater Lake National Park. The outlook for significant wildland fire potential is above normal for the next several months.

To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, Stage 1 fire restrictions were implemented effective Friday July 13, 2018. Under these restrictions, fires are only permitted in established grills or fire rings in Mazama Campground and park residence areas. Liquid, gas or jellied fueled stoves must be used in the backcountry and park picnic areas. If you choose to smoke, please use caution and only smoke in vehicles with ash trays or while stopped in an area that is free of all flammable materials. Do not discard ashes or cigarette butts on the ground. Fireworks are prohibited in the park at all times. Please help protect your park by adhering to these restrictions.

Press release provided by Crater Lake National Park.

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