Local Mechanic Assists Firefighters During East Evans Creek Fire

Local mechanic assists firefighters during East Evans Creek Fire

SHADY COVE, Ore. – A Shady Cove mechanic gave firefighters a helping hand in their efforts to fight the East Evans Creek fire. On Friday, Dayton firefighters noticed that a hub seal on the front of one of their fire engines was missing. Luckily, they met 63-year-old mechanic Dan King, who had the engine crew come […] The post Local mechanic assists firefighters during East Evans Creek Fire appeared first on KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.

Shady Cove Mechanic Steps Up to Help Firefighters During East Evans Creek Fire

SHADY COVE, Ore. (July. 20, 2026) — A Shady Cove mechanic is being recognized for volunteering his time and covering the cost of emergency repairs that kept a Dayton Fire engine in service while assisting with the East Evans Creek Fire in Southern Oregon. Last Friday evening, firefighters assigned to Dayton Fire’s Engine 61 were…

Aggressive Suppression Efforts Continue Through Critical Fire Weather on East Evans Creek Fire

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. – Firefighters continued making steady progress across the East Evans Creek Fire today, ahead of another afternoon of critical fire weather. The strategic relocation of helicopters to an alternate base outside the morning inversion proved successful, allowing aircraft to begin flying earlier in the day and maximizing support for firefighters on the ground. Structural tenders supported suppression efforts by supplying water to d…