Crews respond to fire on Roxy Ann Peak

 

MEDFORD, Ore. – Prescott Park on Roxy Ann Peak was closed Tuesday morning due to a fire.

At about 9:35 a.m., the Oregon Department of Forestry posted on Facebook that the fire was between 1.5 and 2 acres in size on the east side of Roxy Anne Peak as crews initiated an aggressive attack with multiple engines.

Roughly a half-hour later, the Medford Fire Department said the fire was 3.5 acres.

In an 11:46 a.m. update, ODF said forward progress of the fire was stopped at 8 acres and the perimeter was 90% lined.

MFD said there were no evacuations, but Prescott Park was reportedly closed to the public.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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