Quick action quells wildfire

Aggressive action on the part of firefighters stopped a wildfire that erupted Thursday afternoon near Hoodoo Ski Area west of Sisters.

The fire was 100 percent contained at two acres by early Friday morning, after firefighters hit it with an air attack and a Hotshot crew was deployed to take on the fire on the ground.

According to Central Oregon Fire Information, cite cause of the blaze was lightning. Heavy thunderstorms moved up the Cascade Crest a week ago. Lightning fires can sometimes “sleep” for many days before erupting when conditions become hot and dry.

Sisters Country will continue to experience warm and dry conditions for the next week at least, and those who venture into the woods are asked to be cognizant of wildfire danger.