***Update: Fire is 95% Contained (8.12.2020)
Worthington Fire Fact Sheet 8/10/2020
Worthington Fire Information: 541-690-8703
The Worthington Fire (see map) is located about 5 miles northeast of Eagle Point. Fire crews are continuing the fire suppression repair work to repair the damage caused by fighting the fire. BLM Resource Advisors work directly with fireline personnel during implementation of suppression repair to minimize erosion and to protect natural and cultural resources. The resource advisors are also gathering field data to help determine what future post-fire restoration may be needed. Vehicles and motorized equipment are thoroughly cleaned of any plant materials that could potentially contain noxious weed seeds before entering and leaving the repair areas to reduce the risk of transporting weeds when resources leave the fire. A warming trend continues with high temperatures over the fire forecast for 95-100 degrees today, combined with light afternoon winds.
The Southwest Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team will be turning the Worthington Fire over to the local Medford District BLM at 6 AM Wednesday morning. The Incident Command Post is located the Eagle Point Middle School. The team is requesting the public avoid the incident command post to protect firefighter and community health.
The public plays a valuable role in preventing wildfires. On average, human-caused wildfires make up 87 percent of all wildfire occurrences annually in the United States. Research shows that vehicle operation, equipment use and outdoor burning (including campfires) are the top three ways humans cause wildfires on the landscape. The public can help us by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following public fire restrictions.
***Date Fire Started: July 30th, 2020
***Cause of Fire: Lightening
Size: 761 acres
Containment: 92 percent
Personnel: 201
Crews: 6
Dozers: 1
Water tenders: 2
Engines: 3