Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Curry, Jackson, and Josephine counties, in effect until
Tag: Southern Oregon Wildfires
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
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
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.
Rum Creek Fire Evacuation Shelter Open at JoCo Fairgrounds
Josephine County Public Health and the Red Cross have partnered with the Josephine County Fairgrounds and Emergency Management to provide
Level 2 Evacuation Notices Issued as Rum Creek Fire Jumps River
Northwest Incident Management Team 13 has recommended that Josephine County Sheriff’s Office issue a Level 3 evacuation order for the
Level 3 GO NOW Evacuation Notice For Areas Near Rum Creek Fire
Wildfire alert from Josephine County Sheriff. Level 3 – GO NOW evacuation from South and West of the Rogue River
7/30 Metro Air Quality Afternoon Update
MEDFORD: Moderate 81 ASHLAND: Moderate 65 CENTRAL POINT: Moderate 64 EAGLE POINT: Moderate 58 PHOENIX: Moderate 74 TALENT: Moderate 76
