ODF Responded to Numerous Lightning-Sparked Fires on Lower Rogue River
The Oregon Department of Forestry responded to at least eight lightning-sparked fires along the lower Rogue River northwest of Galice late yesterday and last night.
ODF officials reported all the discovered fires were very small, ranging in size from 1/10th of an acre to a half-acre. The fires were located on steep, remote land that is difficult to access. Most required a long hike in and at least one required aircraft to drop firefighters off as the only means of access.
Three 20-person hand crews were shifted from the Salt Creek Fire in Jackson County to the lower Rogue fire incidents. Additional resources were to be sent to the incidents this morning.
Firefighters will engage in an aggressive initial attack on all of these fires today.
An infrared flight has been ordered which will give better information about fire locations and sizes as well as identify additional potential starts that could be smoldering in the area.
There are currently no closures or evacuations of surrounding roads or campgrounds.
Posted on 7/17/24 6:40AM by Sam Marsh
