FIRES ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS
* Powder House Canyon
This 25 acre fire started last night near Fossil. The cause remains under investigation. Overnight firefighters built a trail around 75 percent of the fire and will continue their work today. Unless warranted, this will be the only update.
FIRES ON OTHER LANDS
* Buckskin Fire
The Buckskin Fire near Cave Junction consumed 1,200 acres. This blaze is clearly visible from Cave Junction.
FIRE STATISTICS*
Fire statistics are for the current year and the average over the past 10 years for the 16 million acres of private and public forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
January 1, 2015, through today:*
Lightning-caused fires: 70 fires burned 166 acres
Human-caused fires: 154 fires burned 338 acres
Total: 224 fires burned 504 acres
10-year average (January 1 through the present date in the year):
Lightning-caused fires: 22 fires burned 20 acres
Human-caused fires: 113 fires burned 1,107 acres
Total: 135 fires burned 1,127 acres
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