ODF, JCSO, State Fire Marshall Provide Updates on Evans Creek Fire Fight
Firefighters assigned to the East Evans Creek Fire, burning on private and Bureau of Land Management lands approximately 26 miles northeast of Medford near the 18000 block of East Evans Creek Road, are continuing suppression efforts. According to an Oregon Department of Forestry release, the fire, reported Friday at 2:40 p.m. following a car crash involving downed power lines, is estimated to be approximately 2,655.9 acres. Personnel assigned to the incident include 20-person hand crews, engines, dozers, water tenders, heavy equipment, aviation resources and structural task forces. Crew's objectives include reinforcing and strengthening existing fire line, extending hose lays, and improving firefighter access. ODF Incident Management Team 1 will assume command of the incident this evening. The Oregon State Fire Marshal reported it mobilized four structural task forces and its Blue Incident Management Team to the fast-moving blaze. An evacuation shelter for residents and domestic pets has been established at Hanby Middle School, 806 6th Avenue, Gold Hill. Large Animal Shelters are available at the Jackson County Expo, 21 Peninger Road in Central Point, and the Josephine County Fairgrounds at 1451 Fairgrounds Road. A Level 1: Be Ready to evacuate warning for Zones JAC-003, JAC-004, JAC-017, JAC-026, JAC-036, JAC-109, JAC-126, and JAC-149-B, a Level 2: Be Set warning for Zones JAC-016, JAC-124, JAC-147, and JAC-148-B, and a Level 3: Go Now for Zone JAC-148-A are still in effect.
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Council to Discuss Lodging Tax, Tourism Grant Program, Owl Plaza before Executive Session
The Grants Pass City Council is scheduled to meet for their workshop to discuss tax allocation and tourism following presentations, then meet in Executive Session Monday morning. The meeting, starting at 11:45 a.m. will begin with a Lodging Tax allocation presentation. Council will hear a review of the Tourism Grant Program, then hold a discussion for the Owl Plaza. An agenda review will follow covering Wednesday's business meeting, and any potential items to be added to the calendar. Council will then adjourn the meeting and reconvene in Executive Session for labor negotiations. The public is welcome to attend the workshop in person or virtually by going to www.grantspassoregon.gov.
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Task Force Busts Black-Market Marijuana Grow outside Applegate Area
The Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives served a search warrant today at a black-market cannabis grow in the 100 block of Hogan Road near rural Applegate outside of Jacksonville. According to a press release, IMET detectives seized approximately 1,300 marijuana plants, a half-pound of psilocybin mushrooms, and three and a half pounds of THC extract. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at the location. IMET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Oregon State Police. Oregon Water Resources Department and Jackson County Code Enforcement responded to the scene to conduct investigations.
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