Warm, dry weather in late April and early May spawned a number of wildfires across Oregon, causing fire managers to wonder if the season was off to an early start. But rain and cooler temperatures followed, calming fire activity for now. Long-term predictions point to an above-average season in 2013.
The 60-acre Andrews Creek Fire burning in the Douglas Forest Protective Association jurisdiction of southwestern Oregon was fully contained on Sunday, May 12. Cause is under investigation.
The 60-acre Andrews Creek Fire in the Douglas Forest Protective Association jurisdiction of southwestern Oregon was trailed and in mop-up by Saturday afternoon, May 11. Cause is under investigation.
The 60-acre Andrews Creek Fire is burning on Douglas Forest Protective Association jurisdiction in southwestern Oregon. The fire is uncontained. Cause is under investigation. (05-11-13)
Several wildfires larger than average for early May are keeping Oregon Dept. of Forestry firefighters busy.
The 100-acre Burgess Road Fire in the Central Oregon District reported May 4 is burning in grass and timber. Twenty-five structures in a rural subdivision were initially threatened. The fire is 75 percent lined with mop-up continuing Sunday. Cause is under investigation.
The 22-acre Gooseneck Road Fire in the West Oregon District reported May 4 is burning in logging slash on steep terrain. Cause is under investigation.
The 20-acre Jasper Lowell Fire in the South Cascade District reported May 4 is burning in grass, brush and timber. The fire is uncontrolled and extended attack is expected. Cause is under investigation.
The 15-acre Milepost 160 Fire in the Douglas Forest Protective Association jurisdiction reported May 4 is burning in logging slash. It is currently in mop-up. Cause is under investigation.
The 20-acre Rasor Road Fire in the South Cascade District reported May 5 is expected to require extended attack. Cause is under investigation.
The 10-acre Tokatee Fire in the South Cascade District reported May 5 is expected to require extended attack. Cause is under investigation.