Corn
Creek Fire
Creek Fire
The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is
at the scene of the 75-acre Corn Creek Fire, 14 miles east of
Canyonville near the community of Milo in Douglas County. The fire is burning in grass, brush and trees on steep, rocky
terrain.
at the scene of the 75-acre Corn Creek Fire, 14 miles east of
Canyonville near the community of Milo in Douglas County. The fire is burning in grass, brush and trees on steep, rocky
terrain.
Two
helicopters, a bulldozer, and 30 firefighters are working to contain the
fire. Additional firefighters have been ordered and are expected to
arrive on the fire this afternoon.
helicopters, a bulldozer, and 30 firefighters are working to contain the
fire. Additional firefighters have been ordered and are expected to
arrive on the fire this afternoon.
In
addition to DFPA, the Tiller, Milo and Days Creek Volunteer Fire
departments, the South Umpqua
Fire Department, Umpqua National Forest, and Douglas County Sheriff’s office
are on scene assisting with the fire.
addition to DFPA, the Tiller, Milo and Days Creek Volunteer Fire
departments, the South Umpqua
Fire Department, Umpqua National Forest, and Douglas County Sheriff’s office
are on scene assisting with the fire.
Cause is under investigation.
News contact:
Kyle Reed
Fire Prevention
Specialist
Specialist
Douglas Forest
Protective Association
Office: (541)
672-6507 ext. 136
Cell: (541)
580-2789