
SWO FIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictFire Danger Rises to Extreme in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
As persistent dry conditions continue across southwest Oregon, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is moving to “Extreme” fire danger, effective immediately.Fire agencies in southwest Oregon are urging caution for all those participating in outdoor activities...
Remember: Campfires Are Only Allowed in Designated Campgrounds
As the sun sets on your outdoor family vacation, a campfire is a great place for sharing your adventure over a melting marshmallow on stick. Whether you’re cooking, warming up, or just sitting and enjoying the crackle and glow, campfire safety is a must. Before you...
National Creek Complex Info
For up-to-date info on the National Creek Complex, see National Creek Complex blog and Facebook page.Crater Lake National Park has closed the north entrance road between State Highway 138 at the park’s north boundary and Crater Lake west rim drive at north...
Hot, Dry Weather Prompts Level 2 Evacuation Advisory on Stouts Creek Fire’s South End
This fire is not 100 percent contained and still has the potential to grow rapidly, therefore residents in the Upper Cow Creek east of Devils Flat to the end of the road are advised that the evacuation level has been raised to a Level 2 (Get Set). This is a...
Helicopter Pilot’s View of a Bucket Drop
Using a helicopter to drop buckets of water on a wildfire is very helpful to firefighters. This video is taken from the pilot's perspective, a view most people don't get.
Burnout Operations Along Firelines Continue on Stouts Creek Fire
Sunday’s preparation for the burnout operations allowed the night crews to continue what was started late in the afternoon. Overnight crews working on the southwest side of the fire, from DP 69 to Newman’s Gap, were able to make significant progress. Using established...
Fireline Nearly Complete Around Stouts Creek Fire
Night crews on the Stouts Creek Fire continued to be vigilant, holding and widening control lines while working toward securing the south end of the fire. Overnight fire activity was low as firefighters patrolled the northern portions of the 24,181-acre fire looking...
Stouts Fire Nearly 60 Percent Contained
At about 24,000 acres and nearly 60 percent contained, firefighters will continue working through the night on the southern areas of the Stouts Creek Fire. Today, firefighters conducted burnout operations and prepared other areas for future burnouts, particularly...
Stouts Creek Fire 23,014 Acres, 40% Contained
Making significant headway connecting the Stouts Creek Fire’s control lines Sunday night, firefighters finished burning out an area along the fire’s north and east sides along Hatchet Creek. Other crews along the Tiller-Trail Highway from milepost 30 to 35 crews...
Krauss Lane Fire is Human Caused
The Krauss Lane Fire, 5 miles south of Cave Junction, has been deemed human caused and is currently under investigation. The fire started around 1:30 PM at the 100 block of Krauss Lane on August 8. Upon arrival, units reported the fire to be 2-4 acres...
Krauss Lane Fire Update
Around 1:30 PM, Illinois Valley Fire Department, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), and US Forest Service responded to a reported grass fire located in the 100 block Krauss Lane. Upon arrival, units reported the fire to be 2-4 acres with immediate structural...
Krauss Lane Fire
The Krauss Lane Fire is currently a fire burning near Cave Junction. The fire originated on the south side of the river in Cave Junction. The fire has recently jumped the river and has grown to 25 acres in size. Josephine County Emergency Services and...
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