Multiple Agencies Halted Galice Road Fire above Hellgate Canyon on Sunday
Multiple agencies halted a roadside fire above Hellgate Canyon early yesterday.
On Sunday at 5:56 a.m., Rural Metro Fire Department, Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to the reported fire on Galice Road between Hog Creek Boat Landing and Hellgate Overlook.
Rural Metro officials said there was no threat to nearby structures. By 8:40 a.m., crews were nearing completion of mop-up efforts. The final size of the blaze was 1.3 acres and ODF was handling the investigation.
Assisting Rural Metro, GP Fire & Rescue and ODF on scene were Jackson County Fire District #1, the Oregon State Police, Josephine County Sheriff's Office and Josephine County Emergency Management.
Agencies called in to cover additional calls were the Illinois Valley Fire District, Applegate Valley Fire District and Williams Rural Fire Protection District.
Posted on 7/29/24 6:02AM by Sam Marsh
