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The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest responded to four new fire starts over the weekend.

Three of the fires were located on the High Cascades Ranger District near Butte Falls and one was on the Wild Rivers Ranger District about three miles northwest of Wonder.

The Juniper Fire located Friday east of Willow Lake was contained at just under one acre. The Willow Fire located Saturday east of Willow Lake was contained at 1/4-acre. The Cedar Fire located Sunday east of Willow Lake was contained at one acre. The Slate Fire located Saturday near Wonder was contained at 1/4-acre.

With no recent storm activity in the region and no identified lightning strikes, these fires were likely human-caused. Specific causes of the fires are under investigation.

Forest officials urged anyone in the woods to use extreme care to avoid any spark that could start a fire. Conditions in the forests are extremely dry, relative humidity is exceptionally low and temperatures continue to climb.

Please report suspicious or careless activity in local forests to law enforcement.