ODF and Jackson County Crews Knocked Down Grass Fire in Sams Valley Area
The Oregon Department of Forestry and Jackson County Fire District #3 knocked down a vegetation fire in the Sams Valley area yesterday.
Crews from ODF and the local fire district responded to a grass fire near the intersection of Highway 234 and Agate Road early Monday afternoon.
Firefighters mounted an aggressive initial attack and had the majority of the fire extinguished and lined in short order. The blaze was located inside a previously created bulldozer line at the solar panel site, which aided efforts.
By 2:30 p.m., ODF reported the fire was 100% wet-lined and crews had stopped any further growth. Crews were successful at holding the fire at two to three acres. Resources remained on scene to continue to dig line to create a more solid barrier as mop-up operations were started. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
ODF officials caution local residents to be aware that fires can still start and spread easily in these warm, dry conditions. For that reason, high fire danger is still in effect throughout Jackson and Josephine counties.
For more information on current fire restrictions, please visit "swofire.com."
Posted on 10/1/24 6:28AM by Sam Marsh
