SWO FIRE NEWS

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

Wagner Creek and Garner Complex Update 07/17/18 AM

Date: 7/17/2018 Time: 9:15 a.m.OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRYQUICK FACTSIncident Start Date: 7/15/2018 Incident Start Time: Approx. 9:00 a.m.Incident Type: WildfireCause: LightningIncident Location: Jackson & Josephine countiesLand Threat: Private, BLM,...

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Wagner Creek and Garner Complex Update 07/16/18 PM

QUICK FACTSIncident Start Date: 7/15/2018 Incident Start Time: Approx. 9:00 a.m.Incident Type: Wildfire Cause: LightningIncident Location: Jackson & Josephine countiesLand Threat: Private, BLM, IndustrialCommand Agency: ODFComplex Size: 460 acres Containment: 30%...

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North Klamathon Fire Update 07/16/18 AM

North Klamathon UpdateMonday, July 16, 2018    Russell Wilstead, Incident Commander Location: Approx. 4 mi. S of Greensprings, ORTotal Size Including Klamathon: 38,008  acres Percent Contained: 95% Start Date: July 5, 2018.Cause: Under...

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Wagner Creek and Garner Complex Update 7/16/18

WAGNER CREEK & GARNER COMPLEX UPDATE@swofire@ODFSouthwestQUICK FACTSIncident Start Date: 7/15/2018Incident Start Time: Approx. 9:00 a.m.Incident Type: WildfireCause: LightningIncident Location: Jackson & Josephine countiesLand Threat: Private, BLMCommand...

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Let’s Help our Community by Reducing Fire Starts

Yesterday, was the first of many challenging days we anticipate on ODF Southwest Oregon District. While all of yesterday’s starts are still under investigation, they have all been deemed human-caused. Therefore, we are urging every member of our community to use extra...

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Investigators Confirm Fireworks Caused 115 Acre Wildfire

Crews have completed a fire line around the Atlantic Avenue Fire in White City, halting the potential for further spread in the area. A more accurate measurement of the fire was released this morning putting it at 115 acres. Crews from both Fire District 3 and the...

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Fire Danger Level Increases to High Tomorrow

The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to “high” (yellow) tomorrow, July 3, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at level 1 (one).These restrictions impact...

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Abbott Prairie Fire 100 Percent Lined

A report of smoke was called into our ODF Southwest Medford headquarters yesterday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. When our first dispatched engine arrived to the area, it was confirmed to be a wildfire.The #AbbottPrairieFire was first estimated to be 5-10 acres,...

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