JACKSONVILLE, Ore. (Oct. 3, 2022) – Progress continues on the Anderson Butte Fire, located on Bureau of Land Management land approximately seven miles as the crow flies south of Jacksonville. The containment lines held today, and firefighters made significant progress mopping up, reaching 60% completion. The fire remains 25.5 acres in size.
Tonight, 93 people are assigned to the fire, including four 20-person crews, two engines, four water tenders and numerous ODF overhead personnel. Their goals and safety concerns remain the same; firefighters will continue to mop up while remaining aware of hazardous trees and the potential for rolling debris on steep parts of the fire’s terrain.
The Anderson Butte Fire was first reported Sunday, October 2 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No homes were threatened on this incident. As progress is continuing steadily, this will be the final update unless conditions significantly change.
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