The Buckskin Fire is estimated at 5,341 acres and is 60 percent contained. Full suppression of this fire remains the operational objective.Today, crews will patrol and mop-up hotspots along the southwest containment line near Baldface Creek. Remaining equipment from...

High Temperatures and the Threat of Lightning ForecastedFire managers throughout Oregon are feeling the heat. Continued hot, dry weather is plaguing the region that could lead to a significant fire from a single spark.“I’m sure everyone is aware of the heat wave that...

Hot spots have rekindled in a few areas within the Happy Camp Complex fire, located on the Klamath National Forest in northern California. With the coming of triple digit temperatures later this week, it is expected that more smoke will be seen over the 2014...

The Buckskin Fire grew slightly due to the burnout operations to 5,340 acres. Overall containment is 50%. Full suppression of this fire remains the operational objective.Crews burned out the last section of containment line working along an unnamed ridge carrying fire...

The Buckskin Fire has grown to 4,993 acres as firefighters continued burnout operations yesterday along the southern perimeter near Baldface Creek. Overall containment has improved to 45%.Today, crews along the southwest edge of the fire will work to complete interior...

Fire crews progressed yesterday with their burnout along the southern flank of the 4,843 acre Buckskin Fire. This controlled burning operation combined with the main fire consuming unburned pockets of vegetation increased the amount of smoke in the area. The fire is...

Firefighters initiated a burnout operation in the northeast section of the Buckskin Fire in their effort to contain the wildfire, which is now 2,635 acres and six percent contained. Ground personnel used drip torches to carry fire along the indirect containment line...

With slightly moderating temperatures and winds, increased relative humidity, and no recent adverse weather events, firefighting efforts are making great progress wrapping up most of the Forest’s local fires from lightning activity earlier this month.Many resources...

Fire Location: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Incident Commander: Doug JohnsonInformation Center – 541-597-2223Inciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4286/Email: Buckskinfire2015@gmail.comThe Buckskin Fire has had little growth over the past few days....

In the event of an emergency in your area, you may be asked to evacuate. It’s important to understand the different levels of evacuation and what they mean for you, your family, your pets and your home.Be Ready: Level 1Evacuation Plan:Make a plan, and be sure everyone...

A Public Meeting to provide information on the Buckskin Fire is planned for tonight in Cave Junction @ 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building on Highway 199.The Buckskin Fire, which is burning on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, had little growth yesterday as...

High temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds have driven the Buckskin Fire near Cave Junction to 1,200 acres. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect.Firefighters are working to suppress the blaze that is actively burning and clearly visible from the town of Cave...