UPDATE 2 – Monday, September 11th
Firing operation near Fish Hook Creek on September 7, 2018. Credit: USFS
The KLONDIKE FIRE is burning on the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, about nine miles northwest of Selma, Oregon. It was ignited by lightning on July 15, 2018.
Fire behavior has been reduced to a minimal status. About 132,420 acres of timber and brush have been destroyed but crews have been able to successfully gain a 51% containment status.
There are 1,206 personnel along with 30 crews, 72 engines and eight helicopters.
Total fire suppression and containment costs-to-date have topped out today of $63.2 Million.
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