ODF crews and fire resources are responding to a fire burning in brush and juniper about 12 miles south of Klamath Falls. The 19-acre Klamath Hills fire was reported before Noon Wednesday and preliminary reports indicate lightning caused the fire. Crews on the ground are expected to bring the fire under control by tonight. Six fire engines responded, with three air tankers and two helicopters providing support to two fire fighting crews.
Kevin Weeks – Oregon Department of Forestry