Firefighters have held the Elk Lane Fire within the existing footprint since Tuesday and it is now 20% contained. Although, Thursday’s hot and dry conditions will create challenges for firefighters, they will…
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Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County, 5,240 acres, virtual community meeting planned
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING FOR THE ELK LANE FIRE WILL BE HELD TONIGHTAT 5 P.M. ON THE JEFFERSON COUNTY OREGON SHERIFF OFFICE FACEBOOK PAGE On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters kept the fire north of…
Oregon firefighters making progress on Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County
Hot, dry, and windy conditions are challenging firefighters as they work to contain the Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County. On Monday afternoon and evening, firefighters saw significant fire growth to the…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Elk Lane Fire, pre-positioned resources respond immediately
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Elk Lane Fire in Jefferson County. The move comes following a request made by the local fire defense board and approved…