Additional lightning strikes in Klamath and Lake Counties kept ODF resources busy Wednesday.
On Wednesday, 22 fires were reported to the Klamath & Lake Interagency Fire Centers, including a fire under federal jurisdiction which reached 29 acres. Six of those reported fires occurred within ODF protection areas, including the 20-acre Klamath Hills fire south of Klamath Falls. ODF relied on extensive initial attack of the fire from the air, including a helicopter and DC-7 air tanker. Two crews continue to work the fire on the ground Thursday.
In ODF’s Northeast Oregon District, six fires were responded to Wednesday, all quickly brought under control. Extensive patrols using fire engines and aircraft were planned for the region Thursday.
Kevin Weeks – Oregon Department of Forestry