The Kelsey Creek Fire, 17 miles west of Glendale, is 15 acres in size on Thursday morning and crews have been “dry mopping” — meaning they are extinguishing the fire without the aid of water, other than what was dropped onto it from helicopters on Tuesday and Wednesday. A fire line has been established around the fire. Today, two 10-person crews and two engines will set up a hose lay and pump water into the fire area. A helicopter will also continue to deliver buckets of water to the fire, as needed. The fire was caused by lightning, which struck the area two weeks ago.
Brian Ballou / ODF SW Oregon District