Morning Update: 5 Fires Confirmed in Douglas District as of July 17

As of 9 am on July 17, 2024, 5 fire starts have been confirmed in the Douglas District. GLENDALE AREA: Middle Fork Fire: located about 6.5 miles northeast of Glendale and estimated to be 1/10th of an acre in size. This fire is 100% lined, 100% mopped up, and in patrol status. Panther Creek Fire: located about 5.5 miles north of Glendale and estimated to be 0.7 acres in size. This fire is currently 100% lined and in the process of being plumbed. Additional resources on this fire include a tender, fallers, and a squad. Lawson Creek Fire: located about 3.5 miles northeast of Glendale and estimated to be 3-4 acres in size. This fire is currently 100% trailed and in the process of being plumbed and mopped up. Additional resources on this fire include a tender and a faller. A 20-person crew has been ordered. A helicopter is currently enroute to assist with suppression. ROCK CREEK AREA: Jack Saddle Fire: about 14 miles northeast of Idleyld Park, on the Umpqua National Forest. This fire was located early this morning and is estimated to be 5 acres and creeping into the timber. Aerial resources are on the scene. Additional resources on this fire include a tender and a 20-person crew. DFPA will continue to be engaged on this fire and others in the area. ELKTON / SCOTTSBURG AREA: Little Stony Fire: about 6 miles north of Highway 38. It is estimated to be 2.1 acres and is currently creeping and smoldering. Additional resources from the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) and ODF’s West Lane District are onsite and actively engaged. Additional resources have been ordered for this fire, including a tender, a set of fallers, and a helicopter. This morning’s aerial reconnaissance took flight at approximately 9:40 am. A progress update with their findings will be shared in a later release. Currently, no homes or structures are threatened by the identified fires. Via DFPA