EAGLE POINT, Ore. — The Worthington fire is 90 percent contained. The total fire is 761 acres.
The fire first started on July 30th, and fire crews later discovered lighting as the cause.
A list of resources for the Worthington fire are as followed:
Personnel: 253
Hand Crews: 7
Dozers: 4
Water Tenders: 4
Engines: 3
The Oregon Department of Forestry says the public plays a valuable role in preventing wildfires, human-caused wildfires make up 87 percent of all wildfires annually in the United States ODF says the public can help by making good decisions when they recreate on public lands and by following public fire restrictions.
