Southern Oregon Secures Federal Aid to Fight Upper Applegate Fire

Southern Oregon secures federal aid to fight Upper Applegate Fire

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is stepping in to assist with the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County.

Upper Applegate Fire line strengthened overnight

RUCH, Ore. – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire in ODF’s Southwest Oregon District overnight had a successful shift strengthening lines and making progress on mop-up operations, reaching the 10% mark. Resources were also able to connect hose throughout the rest of the incident, allowing for water access across the entire fire; this will greatly aid firefighters today as they continue to push forward on mopping up the fire. An infra…

UPPER APPLEGATE FIRE LINE STRENGTHENED OVERNIGHT

June 20, 2025 11:10 a.m.   Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County on Thursday night and early Friday had a successful shift strengthening lines and making progress on the mop-up operations, reaching the 10 percent mark. An update from the Oregon Department of Forest

Crews Make Major Progress Containing Upper Applegate Fire; Evacuation Levels Reduced

Applegate, Oregon- Firefighters battling the Upper Applegate Fire in southern Oregon have nearly completed a containment line around the blaze, reaching 95% completion by the end of Thursday’s dayshift, according to fire officials. Crews made significant headway on Thursday, with only a small portion of unlined perimeter remaining on the fire’s north side, where high…