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KLAMATH & DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. -- Despite a listed 99% containment, forest managers monitoring the Windigo Fire say today weather is a concern when, "Near critical fire weather is expected
The Umpqua National Forest has reduced the Emergency Fire Closure for the Windigo fire. The portion of the Pacific Crest Trail within the Umpqua National Forest and the Kelsay Valley Horse Camp have been reopened. Other trails in the area, as well as the Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, are now open as well. The new Forest Closure order and map can be found at: Umpqua National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov) A multi-forest closure order previously in place to protect firefighters and for public safety during suppression efforts associated with the Windigo, Potter, and Big Swamp Fires has bee...
The Rum Creek Fire northwest of Galice reached 676 acres Wednesday and had burned to the Rogue River’s edge, fire managers said. The fire is burning on the south side of the river near the popular Rai...
Officials said these areas were able to be reopened due to lessened danger to firefighters and the public.
These are the August 22 updates for major Oregon fires, including Rum Creek, Hog Creek, Cedar Creek and Lightning Gulch and Westside complexes.