Planned Burns for Oct. 1

The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn fuel reduction debris in three areas today. All three areas are in the Quartz Creek Road region, approximately 12 miles northwest of Grants Pass in Josephine County.

Two Prescribed Burns on BLM Land Begin Today

Medford,OR-The Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management will conduct two prescribed burns to consume hazardous fuels today:

1. Approximately 100 acres will be burned along the Rogue River between Matson Park and Robertson Bridge. There will be one 20 person crew and four engines on scene. Smoke will be visible from Grants Pass and places around the Rogue Valley.

After today's burn, approximately 180 acres will be treated by an underburn in the same area, possibly through Saturday. The public should use caution when in the area due to possible reduced visibility from smoke and the presence of fire vehicles.

Ignitions will start today at 10:00 and should stop by mid-afternoon. Smoke should begin to dissipate by late afternoon. A similar pattern should be in place for the rest of the week until all 280 acres are completed.

2.Another 70 acres of hazardous fuels near the north shore of Lost Creek Lake will also be burned today. Ignitions will start around 10:00 and smoke will be visible in the area Boaters on the lake and motorists between Shady Cove and Prospect will likely see smoke in the afternoon. The burn will be staffed by a 20 person crew, three engines, and two water tenders.

For more information, please call the Prescribed Fire Information Line at 1-800-267-3126 or 541-618-2354.

Information is also available on the Web at:
http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/fire/prescribedburns/index.php.

Two Prescribed Burns Scheduled Today

The Medford District of the Bureau of Land Management will conduct burns in two areas today.

1. Approximately 25 acres of hazardous fuels near the town of Rogue River. Ignitions will start around noon and smoke will be visible from a number of places around the valley, including I-5, but should diminish significantly by late afternoon. The area is about 5 miles NNW of Rogue River on the Right Fork of Fielder Creek. The burn will be staffed by a 20 person crew and two engines. This is in the same area where burning took place on Sunday and Monday.
2. About 100 acres of hazardous fuels near the north shore of Lost Creek Lake. Ignitions will start around 11:00 a.m. and smoke will be visible in the area. Boaters on the lake and motorists between Shady Cove and Prospect will likely see smoke in the afternoon. The burn will be staffed by a 20 person crew, two engines, and two water tenders.

For more information, please call the Prescribed Fire Information Line at 1-800-267-3126 or 541-618-2354. Information is also available on the Web.

Today's Prescribed Burn

A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place today 4 miles northwest of Rogue River on Bureau of Land Management lands. A 40-acre area will be ignited.

For more information, please call the Prescribed Fire Information Line at 1-800-267-3126 or 541-618-2354.