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Overview: The Kalama Fire, located southeast of Kalama Horse Camp on the south side of Mount St. Helens, remains at approximately 461 acres in size and is currently five percent contained. 

Fire Behavior:  Fire fighters are continuing to prepare indirect lines in more favorable terrain.  Fire behavior has been minimal with smoldering and creeping with some torching observed. The potential for fire growth remains and containment lines are being put in place. 

Weather: Today will be mostly with clouds increasing in the late afternoon and evening with a 25% chance of light rain.

Closures: Closures remain in place - View Closure Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1065297.pdf  

Trails: Cinnamon Trail #204, Kalama Ski Trail #231, Toutle Trail #238, Fossil Trail #242, Kalama Falls Trail #242A, Goat Marsh Trail 231D

Roads: Current Road closures.

NFS Road No. 8100, from the junction of DNR Road 7200 and DNR Road 7600 to the junction with NFS Road No. 8123 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 8100.     

NFS Road No 8117 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 8117.   

NFS Road No. 8122 and all associated NFS spur roads off NFS Road No. 8122.   

Attention Climbers: *Access to Climbers Bivouac (and climbing route) is open

Evacuations:   Due to moderating fire weather and additional resources on the Kalama Fire the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, in co-ordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Washington Department of Natural Resources, will be re-evaluating current evacuation levels for the Kalama Fire after the holiday weekend (which is not affecting the City of Kalama or residents along the Kalama River Road at this time). The following updates are currently in effect: View an evacuation map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1060104.pdf