New Fire Starts Near MP 95 Between Canyonville & Azalea

Friday Update 6:15 pm Crews continued to work aggressively throughout the day and achieved an entire control line around the parameter of the confirmed 7.4-acre fire and have begun mop-up. A night crew will rotate in to ensure lines hold. Mop up will continue throughout the weekend. This will be the final update shared for this fire. (Updated)On Thursday, October 6, 2022, at approximately 10:35 pm, crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Canyonville South Umpqua Fire District, Myrtle Creek Fire Department, Azalea Rural Fire Protection District, Riddle Fire Protection District, Tri City Rural Fire Protection District #4, and Douglas County Sherriff’s Office responded to a wildland fire located near Milepost Marker 95 (MP95) and Canyon Creek Road, between Canyonville and Azalea ORE. The currently estimated 4 – 6 acre fire is located just east of Interstate 5 (I5) in heavy, dead and downed timber on steep terrain, with limited accessibility. DFPA crews from all responding units worked throughout the night and have rotated into a day shift that includes additional resources from neighboring districts, fallers and Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA). At this time, 40% of the fire has been contained, 60% trailed and 100% lined with hose. There are no threats to homes or structures. Smoke is visual from I5 but there is no threat. Through traffic will continue as normal. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation with DCSO and BLM (Bureau of Land Management) involvement. More information will be shared later this evening. *Photos attached are from 11 pm on 10/06/22. Updated photos will provided with this evening’s update. Via DFPA