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The Dollar Lake fire burning on the lower slopes on the north side of Mt. Hood in Oregon is providing some excellent photo opportunities.
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The fire was officially reported Monday night to be 600 acres, but on Tuesday, the fire reached 1,500 acres, according to Jeree Mills, a Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokeswoman. Several campgrounds have been closed. Suppression of the fire is hampered by strong winds, heavy fuels, and long-range spotting. Firefighters are protecting the historic Cloud Cap Inn, a large building with a shake shingle roof, by wrapping it in fire shelter material.
Zenfolio has a gallery with some excellent shots of the fire taken by Dan Kleinsmith.