OREGON DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY
SOUTHWEST OREGON
DISTRICT
DISTRICT
Contact:
Melissa Cano,
541-613-6313
Fire
crews worked through the night building and strengthening fire line on the Gold
Canyon Fire south of Selma. The fire is approximately 120 acres, 100 percent
lined and 20 percent contained as of this morning.
crews worked through the night building and strengthening fire line on the Gold
Canyon Fire south of Selma. The fire is approximately 120 acres, 100 percent
lined and 20 percent contained as of this morning.
The
fire was reported Tuesday at 4:53 p.m. burning in steep terrain
consisting of tall brush and timber. The cause is under investigation.
fire was reported Tuesday at 4:53 p.m. burning in steep terrain
consisting of tall brush and timber. The cause is under investigation.
Weather
conditions today call for temperatures in the mid-80s. While temperatures and
relative humidity are favorable, there is a chance of variable winds reaching five
mph.
conditions today call for temperatures in the mid-80s. While temperatures and
relative humidity are favorable, there is a chance of variable winds reaching five
mph.
This
morning firefighters will continue to strengthen fire line, monitor fire
activity for hot spots and mop up 50 feet within the line. Fire crews will also
be walking the perimeter in order to get an accurate estimate of acres burned.
morning firefighters will continue to strengthen fire line, monitor fire
activity for hot spots and mop up 50 feet within the line. Fire crews will also
be walking the perimeter in order to get an accurate estimate of acres burned.
Today,
residents on Wildpark Lane and Terrece Place will remain at a Level 2 (Set)
Evacuation Level. Residents on Reeves Creek Road will remain at a Level 1
(Ready) Evacuation Level, unless conditions change. The Rogue Valley Strike
Team has been released, and the Illinois Valley Fire District will lead
structural protection throughout the day.
residents on Wildpark Lane and Terrece Place will remain at a Level 2 (Set)
Evacuation Level. Residents on Reeves Creek Road will remain at a Level 1
(Ready) Evacuation Level, unless conditions change. The Rogue Valley Strike
Team has been released, and the Illinois Valley Fire District will lead
structural protection throughout the day.
An
American Red Cross shelter has been set up at Rogue Community College in Grants
Pass in the gymnasium for residents evacuated from the Gold Canyon Fire.
American Red Cross shelter has been set up at Rogue Community College in Grants
Pass in the gymnasium for residents evacuated from the Gold Canyon Fire.
Redwood
Highway is back open this morning. Please be cautious while driving through the
fire area. There will be an increased presence of fire traffic along the road.
Highway is back open this morning. Please be cautious while driving through the
fire area. There will be an increased presence of fire traffic along the road.
Fire
management officials ask that the public continue to use caution and adhere to
regulations. Current fire restrictions for lands in Jackson and Josephine
Counties protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon
District can be found at www.swofire.com.
management officials ask that the public continue to use caution and adhere to
regulations. Current fire restrictions for lands in Jackson and Josephine
Counties protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon
District can be found at www.swofire.com.
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