ODF Medford Unit responded to a fire reported Wednesday near Little Applegate Road, SW of Medford near the community of Applegate. Five ODF engines and one bulldozer responded to the 24-acre fire, located in brush within a steep canyon. Crews were able to complete a line around the fire early Thursday and the fire is fully contained. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
Three ODF engines are back at the scene Thursday to continue mop-up work at the scene. ODF was assisted Wednesday by U.S. Forest Service resources on the fire.
Kevin Weeks / Oregon Department of Forestry – Public Affairs Office