It merged with the Bald Mountain Fire on Monday September 17, 2018.

[3] The Bald Mountain Fire caused mandatory evacuation of two cities: Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills.

[4] The Bald Mountain Fire was started by lightning on August 24, 2018.

[5] The Pole Creek Fire was started by lightning on 6 September 2018.

[1][2] On September 12, high winds and low relative humidity caused both the Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires to expand rapidly, threatening the communities of Elk Ridge and Woodland Hills.