Anderson Butte Fire 100% Lined Overnight, Mop-up Work Begins Monday, October 3, 2022 Anderson Butte Fire 100% Lined Overnight, Mop-up Work Begins Monday, October 3, 2022 Anderson Butte Fire 100% Lined Overnight, Mop-up Work Begins Firefighters engaged on the Anderson Butte Fire, located on Bureau of Land Management land approximately seven miles as the crow flies south of Jacksonville, made excellent progress overnight, completely lining the entire perimeter of...
Current Fire Danger Level Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Current Fire Danger Level Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Current Fire Danger Level Southwest Oregon District Widespread Rain Allows For Additional Decreases in Fire Danger Regulations - Moderate Level Effective September 21, 2022
Thunderstorms Spark Numerous Small Fires in Jackson County Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Thunderstorms Spark Numerous Small Fires in Jackson County Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Thunderstorms Spark Numerous Small Fires in Jackson County Firefighters have spent most of Wednesday aggressively engaged on numerous fires across the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District’s protection area within the Medford Unit in Jackson County following early...
Mop-Up Operations Continue Across Westside Complex Fires Monday, August 22, 2022 Mop-Up Operations Continue Across Westside Complex Fires Monday, August 22, 2022 Mop-Up Operations Continue Across Westside Complex Fires Fire behavior within the Westside Complex remained minimal overnight.
Despite Windy Conditions, All Fire Lines Remain Strong Sunday, August 21, 2022 Despite Windy Conditions, All Fire Lines Remain Strong Sunday, August 21, 2022 Despite Windy Conditions, All Fire Lines Remain Strong Despite windy conditions that threatened control lines, all perimeters remained strong and intact today, allowing firefighters to meet their goal for the day.
Firefighters Engaged on Numerous Lightning-Caused Fires Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Friday, August 19, 2022 Firefighters Engaged on Numerous Lightning-Caused Fires Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Friday, August 19, 2022 Firefighters Engaged on Numerous Lightning-Caused Fires Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Despite numerous fires across Jackson and Josephine counties, firefighters were able to hold the majority of containment lines on Thursday.
Firefighters Respond to Approximately 50 Fires Overnight Following Wednesday Thunderstorms Thursday, August 18, 2022 Firefighters Respond to Approximately 50 Fires Overnight Following Wednesday Thunderstorms Thursday, August 18, 2022 Firefighters Respond to Approximately 50 Fires Overnight Following Wednesday Thunderstorms Firefighters are continuing to aggressively engage on numerous fires across the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District following thunderstorms across Jackson and Josephine counties Wednesday night.
Excellent Progress Made Overnight on Wards Creek Fire, Now 100% Lined Thursday, August 4, 2022 Excellent Progress Made Overnight on Wards Creek Fire, Now 100% Lined Thursday, August 4, 2022 Excellent Progress Made Overnight on Wards Creek Fire, Now 100% Lined Firefighters on the Wards Creek Fire, located in the hills above the 3100-block of Wards Creek Road east of Rogue River, made excellent progress overnight, completely lining the perimeter of the fire and beginning mop-up...
Firefighters Stop I-5 MP 37 Fire at Less Than an Acre Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Firefighters Stop I-5 MP 37 Fire at Less Than an Acre Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Firefighters Stop I-5 MP 37 Fire at Less Than an Acre ODF Southwest Oregon District Firefighters are mopping up the I5 MP 37 Fire, located on the southbound side of Interstate 5 between Central Point and Gold Hill.
Skookum Creek Fire 100% Lined and Mopped Up, All Weekend Lightning Fires Extinguished on the ODF Southwest Oregon District Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Skookum Creek Fire 100% Lined and Mopped Up, All Weekend Lightning Fires Extinguished on the ODF Southwest Oregon District Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Skookum Creek Fire 100% Lined and Mopped Up, All Weekend Lightning Fires Extinguished on the ODF Southwest Oregon District The Skookum Creek Fire, located approximately two miles north of the Oregon-California border, is now 100% lined and mopped up.
Numerous Small Fires Sparked from Lightning Over the Holiday Weekend Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Numerous Small Fires Sparked from Lightning Over the Holiday Weekend Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Numerous Small Fires Sparked from Lightning Over the Holiday Weekend ODF Southwest Oregon District Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District were kept busy over the Fourth of July holiday weekend following a thunderstorm that rolled through Jackson County on Saturday and Josephine County on Sunday.
Despite Setbacks, Steady Progress Continues on Collings Mountain Fire Thursday, June 30, 2022 Despite Setbacks, Steady Progress Continues on Collings Mountain Fire Thursday, June 30, 2022 Despite Setbacks, Steady Progress Continues on Collings Mountain Fire Applegate Lake, Oregon The Collings Mountain Fire is now 100% lined following the dayshift on Thursday, and slow but steady progress is being made on the mop-up efforts, now 65% complete.
Collings Mountain Fire 90% Lined, Mop-Up Operations Continue Thursday, June 30, 2022 Collings Mountain Fire 90% Lined, Mop-Up Operations Continue Thursday, June 30, 2022 Collings Mountain Fire 90% Lined, Mop-Up Operations Continue APPLEGATE LAKE, Oregon Firefighters made excellent progress on the Collings Mountain Fire overnight, lining 90% of the perimeter and beginning mop-up operations
Fire Season Begins June 1, 2022 in Jackson and Josephine Counties Friday, May 27, 2022 Fire Season Begins June 1, 2022 in Jackson and Josephine Counties Friday, May 27, 2022 Fire Season Begins June 1, 2022 in Jackson and Josephine Counties This Declaration Affects 1.8 Million Acres of Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-Protected Lands Fire Season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Southwest Oregon District begins Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.
Fire Season 2021 Comes to an Official Close, Fire Prevention Continues in Jackson and Josephine Counties Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Fire Season 2021 Comes to an Official Close, Fire Prevention Continues in Jackson and Josephine Counties Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Fire Season 2021 Comes to an Official Close, Fire Prevention Continues in Jackson and Josephine Counties The 2021 fire season on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District has officially been declared over, effective Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Fall Prescribed Burning Season Begins on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Friday, October 15, 2021 Friday, October 15, 2021 Fall Prescribed Burning Season Begins on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Burns to be conducted as weather conditions allow Due to recent changes in weather conditions, the RRSNF will begin scheduled prescribed burning operations on the forest, a transition that happens each fall.
As Board Mountain Fire Mop-up Continues, ODF Firefighters Catch New Start at Two Acres Thursday, September 2, 2021 As Board Mountain Fire Mop-up Continues, ODF Firefighters Catch New Start at Two Acres Thursday, September 2, 2021 As Board Mountain Fire Mop-up Continues, ODF Firefighters Catch New Start at Two Acres Firefighters assigned to the Board Mountain Fire, located northwest of Trail off of Highway 227, were able to meet their goal of mopping up 50 feet into the perimeter on Thursday, and continued to fall hazardous trees 300 feet into the...
Board Mountain Fire 100% Lined and Plumbed Thursday, September 2, 2021 Board Mountain Fire 100% Lined and Plumbed Thursday, September 2, 2021 Board Mountain Fire 100% Lined and Plumbed The Board Mountain Fire, located northwest of Trail off of Highway 227, is now 100% lined and plumbed, following excellent progress during Wednesday’s dayshift.
Despite Multiple Hazards, Board Mountain Fire Northwest of Trail 75% Lined Overnight Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Despite Multiple Hazards, Board Mountain Fire Northwest of Trail 75% Lined Overnight Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Despite Multiple Hazards, Board Mountain Fire Northwest of Trail 75% Lined Overnight TRAIL, Ore. (September 1, 2021) – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District has completed 75% of hand and bulldozer line around the Board Mountain Fire, first reported Tuesday night just after 7:30 p.m.
Fire Lines Hold Through Strong Winds, Mop-Up Operations Continue Thursday, August 5, 2021 Fire Lines Hold Through Strong Winds, Mop-Up Operations Continue Thursday, August 5, 2021 Fire Lines Hold Through Strong Winds, Mop-Up Operations Continue Despite strong winds, firefighters were able to hold fires lines on the two active fires on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District. Potential thunderstorms in the forecast didn’t materialize, and smoke...
Firefighters Brace for Windy Conditions, Potential Thunderstorms Thursday, August 5, 2021 Firefighters Brace for Windy Conditions, Potential Thunderstorms Thursday, August 5, 2021 Firefighters Brace for Windy Conditions, Potential Thunderstorms JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 5, 2021) – A significant shift in the weather pattern on Thursday could challenge fire lines and crews; this potential is the biggest focus today on active incidents on the Oregon...
Fire Crews Continue to Make Steady Progress on Multiple Incidents Across the ODF Southwest Oregon District Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Fire Crews Continue to Make Steady Progress on Multiple Incidents Across the ODF Southwest Oregon District Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Fire Crews Continue to Make Steady Progress on Multiple Incidents Across the ODF Southwest Oregon District Firefighters on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District continued to make good progress overnight on a number of fires burning on the district.
New Fires Found as Firefighters Up Containment on Active Incidents While Assisting Neighboring Districts Tuesday, August 3, 2021 New Fires Found as Firefighters Up Containment on Active Incidents While Assisting Neighboring Districts Tuesday, August 3, 2021 New Fires Found as Firefighters Up Containment on Active Incidents While Assisting Neighboring Districts Several new fires were detected Tuesday across the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District, including incidents outside the district in Douglas County that ODF is currently assisting on.
ODF Infrared Flight Finds Two New Fires Overnight Tuesday, August 3, 2021 ODF Infrared Flight Finds Two New Fires Overnight Tuesday, August 3, 2021 ODF Infrared Flight Finds Two New Fires Overnight An overnight flight of Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Multi-Mission Aircraft fixed-wing plane detected two new fires on the Southwest Oregon District, and confirmed a third that resources had already been dispatched to.