Short Lake Fire burns in Klamath-Lake District Sept. 26

September 27, 2016

The eight-acre Short Lake Fire was reported burning in the Klamath Unit of the Klamath-Lake District Monday afternoon. Air tankers, a helicopter, a bulldozer, three fire engines and a water tender were assigned to the blaze burning in grass, sagebrush and juniper fuels. Crews fought the fire through the night and it is currently in mop-up. Oregon Dept. of Forestry and Bureau of Land Management are partnering on the suppression effort. Cause is under investigation.

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