Milepost 97 Fire by Canyonville

[CountryGent]

Here is the new Azalea evacuation notice link.

Level 1 evacuation notice

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force." I searched and searched in vain on InciWeb early on, but found nothing. And then you did. Timing? Who knows. Well done.

 

[ROC]

We drove through that on I-5 this morning. Smokey south of the fire but pretty clear to the north. It was a good visual reminder of how fire "jumps", many spot fires all over the hills rather than a uniform front. There was a tall tree trunk belching smoke out it's top like a chimney.

I could smell it running the AC tonight. I should check the cabin filter.

Well wishes and prayers to those close by.

 

[oli700]

The Rogue Valley is full of smoke. I find it hard to understand why a 7 acre fire on I5 cannot be contained before it gets totally ridiculous in size.

You have never fought wildland fire . there are many valid reasons that fire didn't get caught during initial attack .

 

[Caveman Jim]

Damn, went from 15 acres to 750. Word is it wasn't a naturally started fire as initially reported, but rather jackasses burning debris up that way.

Yep, same thing with the fire near my home, the homeowner started a small fire & went inside to take a friggin nap!!!!

 

[GOG]

We have smoke at our place and we're about forty miles Southwest of the fire.

 

[CountryGent]

Somewhat related: Scientists warn Oregon is lagging in disaster preparedness

Meanwhile, only three wildfire cameras have been installed in Oregon, and the state still has to build over 100 more earthquake sensors before alerts can be sent through ShakeAlert.

Further proof our elected officials in this state are clinically brain-dead.

 

[CountryGent]

Yikes. Azalea area upped to Evacuation Level 2.

Hope they can get this under control soon. Latest is it could take weeks.

 

[GOG]

That sucks, we evac'd last year.

 

[CountryGent]

Thieves steal equipment from firefighters busy fighting a wildfire. Why am I not surprised by this? Disgusted, yes. Surprised, no.

 

[GOG]

Some thieves should receive corporal punishment. Cane a few dozen of this vermin in the public square and watch the results.

 

[CountryGent]

Agreed. If there isn't already, there should be enhanced punishment for whatever cretin would interfere with those trying to address said. We, literally, have lives and homes at stake and these mutant still had no trouble ripping off a trailer full of equipment.

 

[flashpan]

I do hope some local "volunteers" are able to help law enforcement in this matter.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Wildfire = Bad...
Stealing = Bad...
Stealing firefighting equipment during a wildfire = Hell I don't even have the words here....

I do hope that all here who are affected by this fire...stay safe.
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

I do hope some local "volunteers" are able to help law enforcement in this matter.

Funny you mention it, because me and the better-half were just sitting outside, watching the various aircraft, sipping a drink, and discussing what we can do to help. My plan is to contact the Sheriff's department to inquire. I used to volunteer with Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) through the aforementioned agency, and could again. Ditto tech stuff in general. And if they could use some help making sure no one rips off equipment, I'd be more than happy to assist in that regard as well.

 

[2A-Jay]

I hope everyone in that fire area gets out safely. I lived in South Canyonville in 2003, still have friends in the area.

 

[CountryGent]

Minor update with some spot fires farther north: Shifting winds cause Milepost 97 Fire to spot across I-5 near Turkey Creek area

 

[CountryGent]

Yeah, it is about 3 miles from my house, heading straight toward it. Packed and ready to leave.

PM inbound, amigo.

 

[CountryGent]

Latest update: Milepost 97 Fire grows to 11,000 acres

From the article:

Size: 11,009 Acres
Containment: 5%
Start Date: July 24, 2019 10:00pm
Expected Containment Date: Unknown
Location: One mile south of Canyonville, Oregon
Cause: Human Caused
Est. Cost: $2,100,000
Personnel: 931

 

[Caveman Jim]

Y'all be safe.

 

[CountryGent]

586 structures threatened by Milepost 97 Fire