SWO FIRE NEWS

The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District
Firefighters Respond to Numerous Fires Following Thunderstorms

Firefighters Respond to Numerous Fires Following Thunderstorms

RAND, Ore. (July 17, 2024) – Firefighters have been responding to several fires along the lower portion of the Rogue River following thunderstorms on Tuesday night. Resources are engaged on 10 small fires in Josephine County, with the majority located on Bureau of...

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Salt Creek Fire 73% contained, team transition planned

Incident contact information: SWO.SaltCreekFire.2024@gmail.com (541) 622-2161 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – The Salt Creek Fire continues to gain containment as firefighters push forward on mopping up; it’s now 100% lined and 73% contained. Due to this progress, Oregon Department...

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Salt Creek Fire containment increases to 58%

Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Containment increased to 58% on the Salt Creek Fire as firefighters continue mop up. The northern portion of the fire has 300 feet of cold black adjacent to the fireline in most...

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