GRAVES CREEK, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District’s Smoke Detection department spotted a small white column near Graves Creek road at approximately 4:30pm. Eight (8) engines, four (4) crews, two (2) dozers, two (2) water tenders, three (3) helicopters, two (2) SEATS from Roseburg and one (1) large Air Tanker from Medford immediately deployed for initial attack, which is being led by the ODF’s Grants Pass unit.
The fire is estimated to be less than 5 acres at this time and is burring on forestland 16 miles Northwest of Rogue River. A wet line has been drawn around the fire.