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Fielder Mountain Fire Reaches 29% Containment; Evacuations Canceled
Containment on the Fielder Mountain Fire has increased to 29% as firefighters continue deeper mop-up west of Rogue River. All remaining evacuation levels have been canceled, while crews shift more resources to daytime operations and continue removing hazard trees.
Fielder Mountain Fire 18% Contained as Mop-Up Deepens
Firefighters are pushing deeper into mop-up on the Fielder Mountain Fire after completing control line around the entire perimeter. The fire is 18% contained and now mapped at 573 acres, with officials saying the acreage increase reflects improved mapping rather than new growth.
Fielder Mountain Fire 90% Lined, 7% Contained
Firefighters held established control lines overnight on the Fielder Mountain Fire, bringing the incident to approximately 90% lined. The fire is mapped at 548 acres and remains 7% contained as crews continue strengthening lines and mopping up near homes west of Rogue River.
Strong Winds, Single-Digit Humidity Raise Weekend Fire Risk
Strong winds and extremely low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions across parts of Southern Oregon and Northern California Friday and Saturday. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph as humidity falls into the single digits in some areas.
Lightning Threat Prompts Red Flag Warning Across Southern Oregon
A Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for much of Southern Oregon as forecasters expect thunderstorms, abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds Wednesday over fuels already primed for rapid fire growth.
Fire Weather Watch Issued as Lightning Threat Builds Across Southern Oregon
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for much of Southern Oregon as monsoonal moisture increases thunderstorm chances Wednesday. Forecasters say abundant lightning, gusty outflow winds and critically dry fuels could lead to new wildfire starts across the region.
Weekend Forecast: Red Flag Warning, Gusty Winds Raise Fire Danger East of Cascades
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through Sunday for parts of the Klamath Basin, eastern Klamath County and Modoc County. Strong southwest winds, very low humidity and critically dry fuels could allow new fires to spread rapidly, while hot inland weather continues across the region.
Lightning Threat Prompts Red Flag Warning East of Cascades
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect Monday, July 6, for parts of south-central Oregon, including the Klamath Basin, Fremont-Winema National Forest and eastern Lake County. Thunderstorms could bring abundant lightning, hail and gusty winds, creating the risk of new fire starts on dry fuels.
UPDATED: Red Flag Warning Extended Into Monday for Lightning Risk
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect Sunday for parts of Klamath and Lake counties, and the National Weather Service has issued a new Monday warning for abundant lightning on dry fuels.