Firefighting resources are surging to new areas to address locations where the fire crossed lines on the eastern edge of
Tag: Josephine County
More Oregon and California Resources Arrive to Fight Rum Creek Fire
Monday, two structural task forces, one from Central Oregon and one from Marion County mobilized to the Rum Creek fire
Rum Creek Fire Erupts Again as it Surpasses 10,700 Acres Burned
The Rum Creek Fire has now passed the 10,000 acre threshold as it continues to burn without containment. As of
Complete List of Current Rum Creek Fire Evacuation Notices
The latest evacuation notices are posted directly below the map. Sheltering operations are at Josephine County Fairgrounds for those who
New Level 1 Evacuation Notices Issued Due to Rum Creek Fire Activity
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 1 – BE READY notice for: North of Galice Road, Merlin Road. South
Additional Structural Protection Resources Heading to Rum Creek Fire
The Rum Creek Fire in Josephine County is currently threatening lives, structures, and property as fire behavior continued to increase
New Level 2 BE SET Evacuations for Areas Near Rum Creek Fire
Rum Creek Fire emergency alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 2 – BE SET to evacuate from North of Galice
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
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
Additional Level 3 GO NOW Evacuations Issued
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 3 – GO NOW evacuation from North of Belknap Gulch, Little Stratton Creek.
Growing Rum Creek Fire Prompts BLM Land and Road Closures
Pursuant to 43 CFR 9268.3(d) and 43 CFR 8364.1, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hereby provides notice that effective
