SWO FIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictSalt 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...
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...
Mop-up operations on Salt Creek Fire progress, containment increases to 24%
Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Containment continues to increase on the Salt Creek Fire as firefighters push forward on mop-up operations across the incident. At this time, the fire...
Successful strategic firing operations help to secure southeastern edge of Salt Creek Fire
Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Today, in the southeastern area of the fire, firefighters were able to tighten the fireline by using strategic firing operations in steep, rocky...
Salt Creek firefighters take advantage of overnight conditions, up containment
Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Containment on the Salt Creek Fire has increased to 7% as firefighters continue to push forward on progress overnight. Mop-up operations on the west...
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...
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...
Firefighters minimize new growth on Salt Creek Fire despite hot, windy conditions monday
Salt Creek Fire Facebook Incident contact information: saltcreekfire2024@gmail.com (541) 622-3834 EAGLE POINT, Ore. (July 8, 2024) – Firefighters working the Salt Creek Fire, located approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point, were able to largely hold it in its...
Fire Danger Level Increases to Extreme in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 8, 2024) – Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous active fires in the region, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to...
Firefighters Make Good Progress on Salt Creek Fire Overnight
EAGLE POINT, Ore. (July 8, 2024) – Firefighters assigned to the Salt Creek Fire, located approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point, made significant progress last night, lining 40% of the fire. The fire is burning on steep ground along Salt Creek Road, and is...
Dead Indian Memorial Road Fire 50% Mopped Up
ASHLAND, Ore. (July 5, 2024) – Firefighters working on the Dead Indian Memorial Road Fire, located in the hills northeast of Ashland, made excellent progress on Friday, solidifying lines and mopping up 50% of the fire. During these operations, resources were able to...
Firefighters Catch Dead Indian Memorial Road Fire Overnight
ASHLAND, Ore. (July 5, 2024) – Firefighters were able to stop the progress of a new fire that started late Thursday night, completely lining the entire perimeter and stopping its growth despite steep slopes, overnight wind and extremely low relative humidities. The...
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