OSP Responded to Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 140
The Oregon State Police responded Saturday at 7:05 p.m. to a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Jackson County. The preliminary investigation indicated a black Yamaha motorcycle, operated by Brian Jay Moore, 54, of Eagle Point, was traveling westbound on Highway 140 near milepost 6 when the motorcycle left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck the guardrail. Moore was declared deceased at the scene. Witnesses reported the motorcycle was being ridden at high speeds immediately prior to the crash. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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ODF Reports Significant Overnight Progress on Waldo, Ridge Vista Fires
Crews gained significant ground overnight on both the Waldo and Ridge Vista fires near O'Brien and Cave Junction, building on yesterday's aggressive initial attack. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, overnight humidity recoveries gave crews more favorable conditions to reinforce containment lines and make headway on the fires. The Waldo Fire is at an estimated 30.69 acres. Firefighters completed dozer line and hose lay around the entire fire overnight, marking a major milestone in suppression efforts. Today, crews will expand mop-up operations and improve existing containment lines. Resources assigned to the fire include three 20-person hand crews, three Type 6 engines, two water tenders, one dozer, and one faller module for removing hazardous fire-weakened trees. The Ridge Vista Fire remains at approximately 15 acres. Crews completed line construction and hose lay around the entire fire overnight and have mopped up approximately 20 feet in from the perimeter. Today's work will focus on extending mop-up farther into the interior while securing the fire's edge and extinguishing remaining pockets of heat. Resources assigned to the Ridge Vista Fire include three 20-person hand crews, three Type 6 engines, one water tender, and one dozer.
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Crews, Resources Make Progress on Spot Fires in East Evans Creek Fire Fight
Fire crews completed fire line around the active portion of the Board Mountain spot fire, with further progress expected today on the East Evans Creek Fire. The blaze is now 15,015.3 acres and 8% contained according to the Watch Duty app. The Oregon Department of Forestry's latest update said resources strengthened existing control lines on the Board Mountain spot, with crews focusing on the southern portion of the fire south of Boswell Mountain. Operations today will continue with line improvement and mop-up on Board Mountain. Structural resources remain near homes in the Antioch, Jones Road, and Pomeroy. Aircraft will work with ground resources to address hot spots and support firefighters, while structural tenders will provide water delivery to helicopter dip sites. Across the main fire, control lines held, and crews held the Canyon Creek spot fire within its existing footprint while working to secure the perimeter of the spot fire northwest of Hull Mountain. Despite cooler morning temperatures and observed isolated showers, winds are expected to pick up. Firefighters remain positioned to build on yesterday's progress while remaining alert to potentially increased fire activity as conditions shift.
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