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The Sandstone Fire is located on the south side of Thunder Mountain several miles north of Forest Road 70 on the Clackamas River Ranger District. The fire was caused by a lightning strike from a passing storm system in the early morning hours on Monday, August 5.
The Mt. Hood National Forest has issued a forest closure for the area around the fire. Visit their website to view the closure orders and accompanying map. And check their Facebook page for most recent updates.
Any evacuation notices for Sandstone Fire will be shared by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Please be sure to follow them for updates and sign up for emergency alerts.
Beginning Friday, July 12 fire restrictions are in effect in Mt. Hood National Forest. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited under a Forest Order, including in developed campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be instantly switched off. Read the Forest Order here.
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are prohibited year-round on national forest lands.
For the most up-to-date alerts about trail and road closures in Mt. Hood National Forest, please visit US Forest Service's Mt. Hood National Forest alerts and notices.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Index reports how clean the air is and provides information on potential health risks. This index and other air quality information is available at Oregon.gov.
Access to Pup Creek Falls Trail, as well as the trail itself, are closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire. Please check Clackamas River Road closure notices on the US Forest Service website for updates.
