GRANTS PASS, Ore. (July 19, 2025)—Last night, incident resources maintained the direct lines on the north end of the fire and used established hose lays to begin cooling the north perimeter. On the south end, the fire escaped initial control lines yesterday and new lines were established, still holding the fire north of Shanty Creek. With perimeter established and some mop-up work beginning, the fire is estimated at 409 acres and containment is reported this morning at 4%.
High temperatures and gusty winds are anticipated again today, which will drive active fire behavior. Crews and heavy equipment on the ground will hold and improve established lines to the north, continue strengthening direct line to the south, and hold the current fire perimeter. Smoke may be visible in the area throughout the day.
Air resources, including helicopters, air tankers and air attack planes, will again assist ground crews with water and retardant drops. Helicopters will be most used, aiding in cooling portions of the fire so ground crews can build on containment lines, holding the fire in its current footprint. As a reminder, drone use near fires is both illegal and extremely dangerous to pilots working on incidents. If you fly, we can’t. All illegal drone use will be reported to law enforcement.
Hot temperatures, low humidity and gusty wind conditions persist in the area, naturally increasing fire risk and contributing to potential fire growth; help prevent the next wildfire by following all local regulations, found here: https://swofire.com/public-fire-restrictions/. If your weekend plans take you outside, please be aware of the fire risks and recreate safely: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
Due to the Board Shanty Fire south of Grants Pass, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management placed Zones JCU-436, JCU-437 and JCU-448-A under a Level 2 – Be Set to evacuate notice and a Level 1 – BE READY for JCU-448-B. Additionally, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management have placed Zone JAC-068 under a Level 1 – Be Ready evacuation notice. For the latest updates on evacuations, visit: https://protect.genasys.com.
Resources from ODF Southwest Oregon District, Grants Pass Fire, Rural Metro Fire, Rogue Valley fire agencies and ODF CIMT 3 responded to the rapidly growing Board Shanty Fire around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. ODF CIMT 3 took command of the fire in the morning on Friday, July 18.
For more fire information, visit the district’s Facebook page, @ODFSouthwest or website, www.swofire.com.