RUCH, Ore. (August 9, 2026) – Firefighters are moving farther into the interior of the Woodrat Mountain Fire, with mop-up now reaching 150 feet from the perimeter. Containment has increased to 35%, and the fire remains mapped at 282 acres. Today, crews are focused on...
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The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictWoodrat Mountain Fire reaches 15% containment following overnight work
RUCH, Ore. (August 8, 2026) – Mop-up has reached 50 feet around the perimeter of the Woodrat Mountain Fire following overnight operations, adding another layer of security to control lines and increasing containment to 15%. The fire remains mapped at 282 acres....
Firefighters continue to make progress on Woodrat Mountain Fire despite hot, windy conditions
RUCH, Ore. (August 7, 2026) – Firefighters strengthened control lines and completed 25 feet of mop-up around the entire perimeter of the Woodrat Mountain Fire today, despite hot, windy conditions and critical fire weather. The fire is now 10% contained and remains...
Firefighters line 100% of Woodrat Mountain Fire overnight, extensive work continues today
RUCH, Ore. (August 7, 2026) – Firefighters made significant progress on the Woodrat Mountain Fire overnight, completing fire line around 100% of the perimeter despite poor overnight relative humidity recovery. Dozers constructed much of the line, while hand crews...
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 95% Containment as Transition to Local ODF Team Approaches
East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 95% Containment as Transition to Local ODF Team Approaches Firefighters continued making strong progress Wednesday as mop up, suppression repair, and rehabilitation efforts moved closer to completion across the East Evans Creek Fire. The...
Industrial Fire Precaution Level Increases to Level 3 in Jackson and Josephine Counties
The change in restrictions will affect ODF Southwest Oregon District protected lands JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 3, 2026) – The Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District will increase the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to...
Continued progress and enhanced monitoring as red flag warning approaches East Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. - Firefighters continued making steady progress throughout the day Sunday as crews expanded mop up operations, advanced suppression repair, and removed hose and equipment from areas where they are no longer needed. An infrared-equipped UAS conducted...
I-5 MM 57 NB Fire strengthens containment ahead of Monday command transition
I-5 MM 57 NB Fire strengthens containment ahead of Monday command transition GRANTS PASS, Ore. (August 2, 2026) – Crews completed 50 feet of mop-up around the entire perimeter of the I-5 MM 57 NB Fire today, strengthening containment while holding the fire within its...
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