ODF Makes Progress on Lightning Fires as Heat and Winds Challenge Crews

ODF Makes Progress on Lightning Fires as Heat and Winds Challenge Crews

Medford, Oregon- The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command Thursday of the Grizzly Complex and Neil Creek Road Fire as suppression efforts continue on dozens of lightning-caused fires burning across Jackson and Josephine counties. More than 1,300 personnel are now assigned to firefighting efforts, with additional resources arriving to relieve local crews and assist on the growing number of incidents. …