(Updated 6/24 2:47 p.m.) Josephine County, Ore. — The Buckskin Fire is now 50% contained.
The fire has burned more than 5,300 acres about 10 miles southwest of Cave Junction.
The fire growth is due to burnout operations firefighters performed yesterday, June 23rd.
That should help later in the week with the hot temperatures, low humidity and winds.
Fire officials say even when containment is at 100%, the fire is expected to continue burning until a fire season ending weather event happens in the region.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, ORE. — Crews are getting a handle on the Buckskin Wildfire burning in Josephine County.
The fire has burned nearly 4,900 acres about 10 miles southwest of Cave Junction.
The fire is 30 percent contained.
Crews are continuing to secure containment lines and the mop up stage has begun in portions of the blaze.
A number of crews have been dismissed from the fire.
Smoke is expected to be heavy in parts of the Illinois Valley in the coming days.
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