Whisky Creek Fire In Gorge
(Cascade Locks, OR) -- The Whisky Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge has burned over 890 acres. It's located south of Cascade Locks near Wahtum Lake. 284 firefighters are working to build containment lines. The fire is zero percent contained. The cooler and wetter weather this week kept the fire's activity low, but hotter temperatures are expected along with more smoke. The fire was human caused. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.



