Oregon Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act overnight in response to the Rum Creek Fire burning outside the
Tag: Wildfire Season 2022
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
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Talent Firefighter
Flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Monday, August 29. Governor Kate Brown has ordered all flags at
Rum Creek Fire Grows to Over 1250 Acres, Valley Smoke Expected
The Rum Creek Fire is burning in rugged terrain along the south banks of the Lower Rogue River and is
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
Officials Reopen Rogue River as Rum Creek Fire Grows to 676 Acres
Officials have given notice that rescinds the emergency closure of the BLM-managed river section of the Rogue River between Grave
One Arrest Made in Theft of ODF Fire Detection Equipment
This is an update to the prior story regarding this incident. Authorities say that an anonymous tip led to the
Rogue River Closures Issued as Rum Creek Fire Increases to 520 Acres
As a result of the Rum Creek Fire, the BLM is closing and not permitting use of the Wild and