NEAR BUTTE FALLS, Ore. — Around 1 p.m. on Sunday, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) crews responded to a fire east of Butte Falls. The fire started in a remote, wooded area on Bureau of Land Management grounds. ODF completed a fire line around the 32-acre blaze before sundown on Sunday. ODF Spokesman Brian Ballou … Continue reading »
Change of Season Doesn’t Change Danger
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The start of fall in southern Oregon doesn’t mean a let up in fire danger. Officials with The Oregon Department of Forestry say this is about as dry as it gets. “We haven’t had measurable rain in a big part of southwest Oregon for 90 to almost 150 days” said Brian … Continue reading »
Biomass One Fire In White City
WHITE CITY, Ore. — Just before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, multiple agencies responded to fire at Bio Mass One in White City, blocking off Avenue G and sending smoke through the sky. It was a familiar scene for Tery Jenkins of White City. ”I’ve seen a couple of them that have ignited, but nothing this … Continue reading »
Grass Fire Reminds Of Fire Danger
GOLD HILL, Ore. — A small grass fire on interstate five delayed traffic and could have a done a lot of damage. Oregon Department of Forestry and Fire District 3 headed out to mile marker 40 outside of Gold Hill. There, they found flames burning through the dry grass and brush and a broken-down car … Continue reading »
Sawdust Sets Fire at Biomass
WHITE CITY, Ore. – Over the weekend, smoke filled the sky in White City when a pile of sawdust at the Biomass One plant caught on fire, requiring outside assistance. Jackson County Fire District 3 responded to the call around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening and didn’t leave the scene until around 10:30 p.m. Fire … Continue reading »
Hilton Fuel Catches Fire
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Hilton Fuel catches fire late Saturday evening. Fire District 3 respond with three engines and a water tender. Piles of bark were on fire as well as sorting machinery. Fire crews don’t know the cause of the fire at this time. Crews are facing a few difficulties with the fire. The … Continue reading »
Structure Fire In Eagle Point
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A second-alarm fire in Eagle Point had fire crews from both Fire District and Medford Fire on scene early Monday morning. The fire was started after 1 AM in the garage of a home of Arrowhead Trail in Eagle Point. Two people were inside the home at the time of the … Continue reading »
Structure Burns in Central Point
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — One person suffered minor injuries after a fire burns in a Central Point home. Fire District 3 officials are still determining what caused the fire. Crews arrived to find the bedroom where the fire started. They also found flames along the hallway and bathroom of the home. Everyone made it out … Continue reading »
Fire Closures Force Hikers to Detour
ASHLAND, Ore. — Pacific Crest Trail hikers passing through Callahan’s Lodge say they were forced to take a detour due to Goff Fire closures. Multiple trails are closed currently because of fire danger in the Seiad Valley, including parts of the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail runs from Mexico to Canada and most … Continue reading »
Crews Containing Fire Battle Gusty Winds
NEAR RUCH, Ore. — Crews containing a grass fire near Ruch battled gusty winds. The fire reached one acre in size. Applegate Fire and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to the call shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. Crews operated helicopters and bulldozers while working to contain the rapidly growing fire. It’s unknown what starting … Continue reading »
