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2 Acre Vegetation Fire in Kerby Extinguished

A 2-Alarm Vegetation Fire in Kerby was extinguished after multiple agencies responded to a reported structure fire shortly after 1 p.m. Friday.

Once arriving units were on scene, a second alarm activation was dispatched in Kerby, due to the two acres that were burning in dry grass.

Due to multiple connex boxes, a Recreational Vehicle, an outbuilding and items on the ground, the fire continued through to other properties, and structure protection was in place.

Units from Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County, and Grants Pass Fire responded to assist with the fire operations. ODF dispatched two helicopters to the scene as well, a dozer and hand crews.

The fire was reported as out as of 6:34 and units were mopping up.

The Illinois Valley Fire District, AMR-Josephine County, and ODF Southwest Oregon District, all responded to scene.

Fire is being investigated.
Posted on 8/17/24 5:40AM by Chuck Benson