TILLER, Ore. – Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association responded to a natural cover fire located approximately 4 miles north of Tiller, Tuesday afternoon. The Marshall’s Place Fire is estimated to be around 200 acres in size, however, more accurate mapping will be conducted in the coming days. No homes have been threatened by the Marshall’s Place Fire and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Firefighters arrived on scene of the Marshall’s Place Fire shortly after 3:00 PM and reported that it was approximately 70 acres in size, burning in logging slash and second growth timber. Strong, gusty winds fanned the flames, resulting in numerous spot fires which accelerated the fire’s growth.
Nine engine crews, three water tenders, two bull dozers, and numerous industrial landowner representatives worked through the afternoon to construct containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Three 20-person hand crews were ordered to assist with suppression efforts last night.
Firefighters took advantage of favorable conditions overnight and made good progress towards containing the blaze. Crews reported that fire activity significantly decreased Tuesday evening after sunset due to increased humidity levels and decreased wind speeds. Hand crews and bull dozers assigned to the incident continued to work on the fire overnight and completed containment lines around the entire perimeter of the Marshall’s Place Fire by early Wednesday morning.
Today, 110 personnel from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Oregon Department of Forestry, Coos Forest Protective Association, industrial landowners, and private contractors are assigned to the fire. Crews and equipment will be focused on mopping up hot spots within the perimeter of the fire in addition to holding and improving containment lines. Smoke from the interior of the fire may be visible for the next couple days.
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Contact: Kyle Reed
Phone: 541-672-6507 X 136 (office) or 541-817-7186 (cell)
E-Mail: kyle.reed@oregon.gov
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