Oregon Yellow Point Wildfire Update
The fire had minimal growth from yesterday and now stands at 785 acres, and is 25 percent contained.
(COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. ) — Anticipating severe fire weather that is expected to arrive Wednesday and Thursday, firefighters continue to strengthen established hand lines around the Yellow Point Fire.
The fire had minimal growth from yesterday and now stands at 785 acres, and is 25 percent contained.
The northeast corner has been the most active portion of the fire over the last two days. Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines and track down spot fires from rolling, burning debris.
Additional road closures are expected in and near the fire area due to increased water tender traffic to and from water holes. Road closures remaining in effect include South Sisters Road east of the Upper Smith Road and South Sisters Road junction and Oxbow Access Road west of Siuslaw River Road.
Cooperating agencies included BLM, Roseburg Resources, Seneca Jones Timber Company, Lane Fire Authority, Dexter Fire District, Lowell Fire District, Mohawk Valley Fire District, Lane County Administrative Office, and the Douglas and Lane County Sheriff's Offices.
FIRE AT A GLANCE:
Size: 785 acres
Location: 25 miles west of Cottage Grove
Containment: 25%
Cause: Under Investigation
Road Closures: South Sisters Road east of the Upper Smith Road and South Sisters Road junction and Oxbow Access Road west of Siuslaw River Road.
Evacuations: None
Structures Threatened: 0
