Middle Fork Fire Crosses Crater Lake National Park
Incident: Lonesome Complex Wildland Fire
Released: 9/20/2008
The Middlefork Fire, started by a lightning strike on the Rogue National Forest, has crossed the Crater Lake National Park boundary. It is currently located in the remote southwest corner of the park. There is no threat to park structures or visitors at this time. As a safety precaution, the park is closed to hikers south of Highway 62.
The park is taking all of the necessary actions to supress the fire. Favorable weather conditions predicted for the next three days should help in this effort.
The Middlefork Fire is part of the Lonesome Fire Complex. Further updates will be issued as conditions change.
Masha McCabe, Crater Lake National Park
