VENETA, Ore. -This morning ODF firefighters and contract resources are mopping up the Rice Road Fire in Mapleton in ODF’s Western Lane District, which broke out yesterday at the junction of Highways 36 and 126. The forward spread of the fire was stopped at 4.6 acres and both roads have reopened. Power was shut off briefly in the area but was restored last night. No structures were reported damaged by the fire. Investigators have been at the scene today looking to determine the cause.
Today ODF and contract resources are mopping up the fire to ensure any lingering hotspots or embers are cooled. On scene are 2 engines, a water tender, 2 20-person hand crews, and fallers. The public is asked to avoid the area due to safety issues from potentially fire-weakened trees.
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