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As the Bedrock Fire near Fall Creek Reservoir east of Eugene, Oregon burns on the Willamette National Forest, officials are asking the public to help with tips to determine who or what started the fire.According to a report by KLCC Radio, the fire was called in on Saturday, July 22, and grew to 300 acres by the next day. Crews worked overnight on the fire -- and to protect nearby buildings on private land. A Type 2 team took over Sunday evening.

MERLIN, Ore. -- The Rum Creek Fires containment is growing tonight, up to 27% for the wildfire in rugged terrain in northern Josephine County.

Firefighters are continuing to hold the Rum Creek Fire on the south side of the Rogue River and are working to reduce the risk that sparks or embers could float over the river and ignite fuels on the ...

MERLIN, Ore. -- A growing lightning-caused fire is causing a road and some access closure today.

The Rum Creek Fire burning in the Lower Rogue River Canyon has burned 959 acres Thursday, including to the river’s edge, but had not crossed the river, according to the latest report from fire manager...

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. - Fire officials say they are seeing significant movement from the Rum Creek fire to the north toward the Rogue River. Eric Riener with Northwest 13 incident

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. - Fire officials say they are seeing significant movement from the Rum Creek fire to the north toward the Rogue River. Eric Riener with Northwest 13 incident