The State of Oregon is next door neighbor and what a great opportunity to start covering stories in their state as well. They sure have had a difficult time this Fire Season with some many incidents. Here is only a few. We are working to build our list of fires from various sources we glean info from.
“Don’t let your future go up in smoke…have a fire plan.” – Unknown
ACTIVE FIRES
#CableCrossingFire | Start 7/28/15 | 1525 PDT [reported] | Near Oregon Hwy 138 East, near Mile Post 2; 6 miles E of Glide | Cause under investigation | 1212 Personnel, 2 Type 1 Crews, 39 Type 2 Crews, 2 Airtankers, 3 SEAT, 6 Type 1 Copters [Heavy], 5 Type 2 [Med Lift] and 4 Type 3 [Light Lift] Helicopters, 10 Engines, 4 Dozers, 1 Hot Saw, 10 Water Tenders | 1148 acres | 15% contained | Estimated Cost-To-Date: $1.5M.
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#StoutsFire | 11 miles E of Canyonville near the community of Milo on forestlands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) | 1106 Personnel | 10,689 Acres | 3% Contained | Level 2 Evacuations for residents in the Drew area /Tiller Trail Hwy milepost 28 to 39 | Evacuation Shelter: American Red Cross, YMCA located at 330 Sabbath Way, Canyonville.
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