Upper Applegate Fire prompts evacuations, grows over 300 acres

Jericho Mountain Fire expands to over 350 acres with closures and evacuation warnings

UPDATE: June 19 at 12:13 p.m.

Upper Applegate Fire holding at 350 acres

Firefighters are holding the Upper Applegate Fire in the Applegate Valley at an estimated 350 acres following an aggressive initial attack that has spanned numerous hours.

Upper Applegate Fire prompts evacuations, grows over 300 acres

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders Wednesday after a fast-growing wildfire broke out in Southern Oregon. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,000 people faced some degree of evacuation notice, ranging from orders to leave immediately to warnings to prepare and get ready.The Upper Applegate Fire, located southwest of Medford, is estimated to be over 300 acres – with 0% containment. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has dep…

Wildfire Breaks Out Near Upper Applegate Road; Firefighters, Aircraft Responding

Applegate Oregon- Firefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in the 2000 block of Upper Applegate Road in southern Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. The blaze, first reported Wednesday afternoon, is estimated by the Applegate Fire District to be between 5 and 10 acres in size and is moving uphill. Crews from multiple agencies have been dispatched to the scene. ODF said numerous ground resources are en route, and air …

Wildfires Rage Across Oregon: 7,500+ Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered

In Jackson County’s Applegate Valley, a fast-moving wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon near the 2000 block of Upper Applegate Road, just south of Ruch and east of Cantrall Buckley Park. Fueled by steep terrain, high temperatures, dry brush, and gusty winds, the blaze rapidly grew to 350 acres with 0% containment. As of Wednesday afternoon, Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders were in effect for zones JAC-427 and JAC-436, with Level 2 "Be Set" …