NEAR SISTERS, Ore. — The ashes from the Pole Creek Fire near Sisters are cool now, and fire season is over, but a month ago, on September 28th, the fire was erupting into an inferno in thousands of acres of beetle-killed pine trees. Flying above was Rogue Valley helicopter pilot Joseph Berto, with a water … Continue reading »
Grave Creek Fire 80% Contained
NEAR GALICE, Ore. — Fire crews are searching for clues in what caused the Grave Creek Fire, which they believe could have been human caused. The fire started Sunday evening southwest of Glendale. At last check the Oregon Department of Forestry said the fire was 26 acres and 80% contained. Officials are still offering a … Continue reading »
Crews Respond To Grave Creek Fire
NEAR GALICE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is splitting resources, trying to extinguish two wildfires; one near Butte Falls, the other near Galice that’s being called the Grave Creek Fire. It started Sunday evening and has continued to grow in size. As of Monday afternoon, the Grave Creek Fire was at 26 acres. … Continue reading »
Pole Creek Fire Burns 16,000 Acres
NEAR SISTERS, Ore. — The Pole Creek Fire burning in central Oregon has now scorched 16,000 acres of land southwest of Sisters, and now residents are getting ready to pack up and leave. Officials are warning people in the Sisters area to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice with reverse 911 calls. The … Continue reading »
ODF Respond To Fire In Gold Hill
NEAR GOLD HILL, Ore. – ODF is responding to a fire in Gold Hill area. It’s burning in an area that some say is especially dry and of concern. ODF says the fire is located at Highway 234 and is 5 acres. ODF says that the fire is on Nugget Butte, 2 miles north of Gold … Continue reading »
Sterling Ditch Fire ‘Pretty Much Out’
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Sterling Ditch Fire that burned near Anderson Butte Road is now, “pretty much out”. The Oregon Department of Forestry says a few crews are out on the scene of the fire Thursday, making sure everything is covered. The Oregon Department of Forestry says a few crews are out on the scene … Continue reading »
