Rum Creek Fire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 2 – BE SET to evacuate from North of Galice
Day: August 27, 2022
Monday Street Closures Planned for Fallen Firefighter Funeral Procession
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Medford Police Department, and Oregon State Police will escort the funeral procession on Monday morning for
Level 1 BE READY Evacuation Notices Issued
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 – BE READY notice for North of Lower Grave Creek Road. South
More Level 3 and Level 2 Evacuations Issued
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 3 – GO NOW evacuation from North of Indian Mary Park and Stratton
Firefighters Deal with Mixed Bag of Weather on Rum Creek Fire
Rum Creek Fire command reports that firefighters worked through the night to protect the area between Rand and Galice, and
Spike Strip Stops Suspect Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle
A Douglas County man has been arrested after stealing a vehicle and leading deputies on a vehicle pursuit. On Friday,
Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked for Rum Creek Fire
Oregon Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act overnight in response to the Rum Creek Fire burning outside the
Rum Creek Fire Explodes in Size Overnight, Evacuations Issued
The Rum Creek Fire grew rapidly overnight. Currently, the Josephine County fire is estimated to be at 4,319 acres and
