ODF Reports Most of Josephine County Lightning Fires Extinguished Overnight
Firefighters worked overnight on numerous small lightning-sparked fires along the lower Rogue River in Josephine County, making good progress on most incidents and completely extinguishing others.
Following thunderstorms this week, the Oregon Department of Forestry said 10 fires were reported on the steep terrain northwest of Rand and Galice.
Resources from ODF, the Medford District BLM and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest immediately responded. As a result, all fires have been caught or being held at one acre or less and only three remain active with crews engaged.
Resources today include numerous hand crews, engines and helicopters of various sizes.
As of this morning, the active fires included the Horseshoe Bend Fire north of Horseshoe Bend Campground, the Big Windy Fire near Windy Creek and the Trout Creek Fire north of Trout Creek. All were a half-acre or less in size.
Fully-extinguished incidents included the Crooks Creek Fire, Hewett Creek Fire, Howard Creek Fire, East Fork Big Windy Fire, Montgomery Creek Fire, Missouri Creek Fire and Long Gulch Fire.
ODF Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said this will be the final update for these fires unless conditions significantly change. She said chances for thunder and lightning are once again predicted for the coming weekend. Please be aware of and follow all current restrictions to reduce the risk of human-caused fires.
Posted on 7/18/24 11:25AM by Sam Marsh
