COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – The Gowan Road Fire broke out in grass and brush 3 miles east of Cottage Grove late Monday afternoon, Aug. 13. It was stopped at 11 acres the same day and is in mop-up. One outbuilding was destroyed. The cause is under investigation.
Of the 680 wildfires reported to date this year on ODF-protected land, the great majority have been put out at less than 10 acres. So far this year, about 78% of wildfires have been caused by humans. With fire danger at or near record levels this month, caution when outdoors is especially important.
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