UPDATED: Crews Hold Spencer Gulch Fire at 75 Acres
Firefighters continue mop-up work as Level 1 evacuations remain near Jacksonville.
Fire Facts
Name:
Spencer Gulch Fire
Location:
Near Jacksonville, Ore.
Acres: 75 Acres
Containment: n/a
Evacuations:
Canceled
Equipment
2 Engines
1 Water tenders
1 Dozer
4 Hand Crews
UPDATED, June 15, 2026 6:50 p.m.
Smoke remains visible across the Spencer Gulch Fire area as firefighters continue mop-up work and use aircraft to cool interior heat inside the 75-acre fire. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
Update: Evacuation Levels Canceled as Crews Make Progress on Spencer Gulch Fire
All evacuation levels for the Spencer Gulch Fire have been canceled, according to a Monday night update from the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
ODF said firefighters made strong progress during the day, working through hot and dry conditions to secure the fire’s edge and deepen containment work around the perimeter.
Crews mopped in 75 feet from the perimeter line around the entire fire and removed overhead snag hazards to improve safety for firefighters working day and night. A helicopter continued dropping water Monday evening to cool interior heat, allowing crews to move deeper into the burned area.
Night resources assigned to the fire include four 20-person crews, two engines, one dozer, one water tender and aircraft working until daylight allows. Crews will continue strengthening containment lines and searching for remaining heat overnight.
Fire resources work along the Spencer Gulch Fire perimeter, where crews have placed hose line around the fire and continue strengthening containment. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
ODF said overnight conditions are expected to bring improved humidity recovery and lighter winds, giving firefighters an opportunity to continue deepening mop-up work.
The fire remains 75 acres. A hose line is fully in place around the perimeter, and the fire is approximately 5% mopped up.
The official cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Original article: June 15, 2026, 11:23 am
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Firefighters continued making steady progress overnight on the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville, holding the fire at 75 acres despite hot, dry conditions across the area.
According to the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, crews worked through the night and have placed hose line around the fire. Firefighters also located and contained small spot fires, helping keep the fire from gaining additional ground.
Smoke lingers in a burned area of the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
Crews are expected to spend the day building on that progress through continued mop-up work and strengthening containment lines. Snag hazards remain a concern in the burned area, and firefighters will work to mitigate those hazards throughout the day. Snags are dead or damaged trees that can fall without warning, creating serious safety risks for crews working on the fireline.
Resources assigned to the fire include two heavy helicopters, six engines, two water tenders, one dozer and six 20-person hand crews.
Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuations remain in place for the affected area. Level 1 does not mean people need to leave immediately, but it does mean residents should stay aware, monitor official updates and be prepared to act if conditions change.
A Genasys Protect map shows the Spencer Gulch Fire southwest of Jacksonville and the surrounding Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation area. View the interactive map for the latest evacuation information. Map via Genasys Protect.
For the most current evacuation information, residents should check updates from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Emergency Management and Genasys Protect.
HWD Firewatch will continue to monitor the Spencer Gulch Fire as conditions develop.
Editors note: HWD Firewatch encourages residents across Southern Oregon and Northern California to treat Level 1 preparedness as a fire season baseline, even when no evacuation notice is in place for their neighborhood. During fire season, it is best practice to know your evacuation routes, keep important documents and medications ready, have a plan for pets and livestock, and be able to leave quickly if a fire starts nearby.
Cover image: Firefighters receive the morning briefing for the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
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