SWO FIRE NEWS

The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District

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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Salt Creek Fire turns the corner to full mop-up operations

Salt Creek Fire Facebook - Experiencing technical difficulties Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – With the entire perimeter lined, work on the Salt Creek Fire is now focused on mop up for the remainder of the...

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Salt Creek Fire now 100% lined, 32% contained

This will be the final evening update unless conditions significantly change. Salt Creek Fire Facebook - Experiencing technical difficulties Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Firefighters working on the Salt...

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Weather conditions challenge Salt Creek firefighters

Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Firefighters working on the Salt Creek Fire are continuing to be challenged by hot temperatures in the triple digits and afternoon winds. This heat...

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More accurate mapping places Salt Creek Fire at 3,300 acres

Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Taking advantage of nighttime temperatures, nightshift crews working the Salt Creek Fire were able to tie together, build and improve line around the...

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