UPDATE (7:32 p.m.): The Oregon Department of Forestry says they have 2 of three fires started on Grizzly Peak 100% contained. The third is 100% lined, 30% mopped up and it’s between a 1/4 – 2 acres in size. They have temporarily closed the Grizzly Peak Trail system for the time being, saying it’s in the interest of public safety.
You can read more about the many fires started in our region by lightning here.
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ASHLAND, Ore. — Flames on Grizzly Peak near Ashland became visible around 9:00 Thursday night.
NBC5 is told there are no roads to the area.
Ashland Fire Battalion Chief Dana Sallee says it appears the fire has grown since it was first noticed.
He says the top one third of the mountain is on fire and that it’s burning in an area that is fairly inaccessible.
“It’s pretty much visible from Phoenix all the way past Emigrant lake. The thunderstorm moved through the valley.”
The fire is believed to be on unprotected BLM land, so Oregon Department of Forestry will take the lead on fighting it.
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