JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – As some crews focus on mopping up hot spots within the perimeter of the Milepost 97 Fire, others are pulling firefighting equipment off the lines as activity ramps down. On July 24, an illegal campfire got ...

MEDFORD, Ore. — When you have an area that’s been hit by a wildfire, heavy rainfall is no longer it’s best friend—it’s actually its worst enemy. Southern Oregon’s largest fire thus far this summer, the Milepost 97 Fire, is 95 ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Over half of the Milepost 97 Fire burning south of Canyonville has been contained. The Oregon Department of Forestry said they believe an illegal campfire got out of control on the night of July 24 along Interstate ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore.– (Press Release) Containment on the Milepost 97 Fire has reached 50 percent. But saying that firefighters have reached the halfway point of putting the fire out is an understatement. Hand line, dug by fire crews, and bulldozer constructed ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Smoke from the Milepost 97 Fire may creep into the Rogue Valley, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the smoke that’s expected to accumulate south of Canyonville Friday evening won’t be as dense as it ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore.–  The Milepost 97 Fire is reaching new containment levels while holding at just around 13,000 acres. In order to keep crews fighting hard and furthering the control of the fire, food and nutrients are key in the battle ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Crews are able to contain 25% of the Milepost 97 Fire burning along Interstate 5 in Douglas County. The Milepost 97 Fire was believed to have been started by an illegal campfire on the evening of July ...

CANYONVILLE, Ore. – Crews have made progress fighting a wildfire burning in Douglas County. The Douglas Forest Protective Association said the Milepost 97 Fire was first reported at about 10:00 p.m. on July 24 along Interstate 5 south of Canyonville. ...

Update, 10:57 p.m. – Monday evening, crews gained ground on the Milepost 97 Fire achieving 15% containment. They said 9 firefighters have been injured. Some 586 structures remained threatened. Going into the evening, evacuations level remained the same. More than ...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Local volunteers are helping animals and livestock impacted by the Milepost 97 Fire. With many homes under a level 2 evacuation in the Canyonville fire area, animal experts say now is the time to start planning to ...

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