SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 12, 2026) — Firefighters successfully held established control lines on the East Evans Creek Fire Sunday despite a significant increase in fire activity fueled by gusty winds and high temperatures, fire officials said. The fire, burning west of Shady Cove in northern Jackson County, was estimated … Continue reading Nearly 1,000 Fire Personnel Battle 3,152-Acre East Evans Creek Fire Amid Wind, Heat