Through aggressive attack Friday, the Buck Mountain fire NE of Eugene was fully contained on Friday afternoon. Size of the fire was 18 acres, cause of the fire remains under investigation. No structures were threatened during the fire and no injuries were reported.
A reminder for the weekend – Hot, dry conditions are forecast for several areas of Oregon, including high winds on the eastern slopes of the Cascades and Columbia Gorge. Thunderstorms which may produce lightning are also predicted for NE Oregon.
Please be safe if you are venturing into the forests this weekend, for recreation or the opening of several hunting seasons. Open fires, including campfires, remain prohibited on forestlands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. On forestlands or in areas when campfires are allowed, they should be put completely out before leaving the campsite — drown the fire with an abundance of water, stir and separate the hot coals, and drown again until all of the heat has been removed.
Kevin Weeks – ODF Public Affairs Office