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1.5 acre grass fire put out overnight
PHOENIX, Ore. -- A 1.5-acre grass fire was put out overnight just off Highway 99. Jackson County Fire District #5, Ashland Fire Department, Medford Fire Department and Oregon Department of Forestry responded to Hartly Rd around 9:30 Wednesday night. NewsWatch 12 spoke to Fire District #5 overnight who said no...
All evacuation orders canceled for Salt Creek Fire
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on July 19: All evacuation levels have been canceled for the Salt Creek Fire, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office announced. "All evacuation levels are canceled for the Salt Creek Fire east of Eagle Point, Ore," the Jackson County Sheriff's Office wrote. "Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is canceling the evacuation levels due to successful firefighting efforts over the last few days."
Kotek names Christine Herbert, Matthew Rowan to Jackson Co. Circuit Court
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed two new judges to the Jackson County Circuit Court. According to a press release from the governor’s office Thursday, Christine Herbert is set to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy Gerking in position 5. Her appointment came following Gerking’s retirement.
Eastside Road, Jacksonville – West of Ashland Watershed 7/21
The Eastside Road Fire, located along Upper Applegate Road and west of Buncom in Jackson County. The fire is currently estimated to be 1.5 acres, and forward progression has been stopped. Early this morning, firefighters were able to build a line around 70% of the fire. A 20-person crew is en route, as well as aircraft. This work will continue this morning and then mop-up will begin.
Day two at the Jackson County Fair 2024
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wednesday is day two of the 2024 Jackson County Fair. As usual, there’s lots to look forward to for those who plan to attend. Fair goers can expect a lot of the staple activities this time around, including concerts throughout the week featuring headliners 38 Special, Josh Turner, Clay Walker, and Queen Nation.
Salt Creek Fire, Eagle Point Update: 4,102 Acres, 90% Contained 7/19
Created by Watch Duty • 12 days ago • Jul 7 at 3:17 PM. All evacuation zones have been officially cleared per Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Fire is 90% contained according to NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center) Fran Shields. • Reporter. 2 days ago · Jul 17,...
Salt Creek Fire now 84% contained
Updated at 8:30 a.m. on July 17: The fire is 100% lined at 4,102 acres and is 84% contained, ODF said in a news release this morning. Today will be the final day shift for IMT personnel and as of 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning, the team will disengage and return command of the fire to a local Type 3 team.
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