RR-Siskiyou Forest Responded to Multiple Lightning Fires Across Southwest Oregon
The Dutchman Peak fire lookout on Tuesday evening reported a fire burning near Donomore Meadows along the Oregon-California border.
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest reports aviation resources and the Galice Wildland Fire Module were immediately dispatched to the area and upon arrival, estimated the fire at 4-5 acres burning in steep timber near the 2025 road.
Additional resources assigned to the incident included hand crews, engines, a water tender, a bulldozer and a heavy equipment boss along with air tankers, helicopters and an air attack platform to coordinate air response.
Firefighters worked through the night to partially construct hand-line and dozer line at the flanks of the fire. However, the fire burned actively overnight with numerous spot fires at the head of the blaze which has grown to about 25 acres.
US Forest Service crews continued suppression efforts on Wednesday. Additional resources have arrived and are engaged on the incident. There will continue to be a robust aviation presence as firefighters work to protect the Donomore Cabin and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Additional smoke reports were responded to on the High Cascades, Wild Rivers, Gold Beach and Powers Ranger Districts, and resources have been deployed to these areas. Citizens are advised to stay clear of fire operations where helicopters are dipping from waterways. Please give firefighters plenty space to work safely.
Posted on 7/18/24 6:55AM by Sam Marsh
