SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 19, 2026) - As containment increases on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, suppression operations are being adjusted to reflect the changing needs of the 283-acre incident. Containment reached 45% Monday evening, with crews completing mop-up...
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The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictFirefighters expand mop-up efforts up to 60 feet on West Fork Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) – Mop-up operations on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire now extend 35 to 60 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter as firefighters continue working to secure the fire. Containment increased to approximately 30% Sunday,...
Firefighters expand mop-up efforts up to 60 feet on West Fork Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) - Mop-up operations on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire now extend 35 to 60 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter as firefighters continue working to secure the fire. Containment increased to approximately 30% Sunday,...
Overnight efforts strengthen entire West Fork Evans Creek Fire perimeter
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) – Firefighters made substantial progress overnight on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, completing mop-up operations 25 to 30 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter, with some sections reaching depths of 40 feet. This...
Firefighters complete fireline construction on West Fork Evans Creek Fire, increase containment to 25%
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 17, 2026) – Firefighters have successfully established firelines around the entire 281-acre West Fork Evans Creek Fire, reaching 100% lined and increasing containment to 25% Saturday evening. With firelines holding and fire activity decreasing...
Firefighters push West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 95% lined as mop-up efforts expand
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 17, 2026) - With fireline construction nearing completion, firefighters on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire are expanding suppression efforts to strengthen the perimeter and increase containment. Aggressive overnight work brought the fire to 95%...
Aggressive suppression efforts bring West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 80% lined, 15% contained
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2026) – A coordinated effort between ground crews and aviation resources brought the West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 80% lined and 15% contained Friday evening, marking significant progress in suppression efforts. Firelines established along...
Despite challenges, overnight efforts bring West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 30% lined
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Firefighters continued aggressive suppression efforts overnight on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, bringing the fire's lined perimeter to approximately 30% despite challenging terrain, limited water access and persistent fire...
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