Rock Creek Fire burning near town of Sheridan

August 23, 2011

The Rock Creek Fire near the town of Sheridan in Yamhill County was reported at 4:45 p.m. Monday. It is under 10 acres in size and uncontrolled. The blaze has engulfed one home. Oregon Dept. of Forestry is fighting the fire with two inmate hand crews, one helicopter, two bulldozers and eight fire engines. In addition, several local rural fire departments have engines on scene. Cause of the fire is under investigation. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Department has taken a suspect into custody.

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