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Category: Tyee Ridge Complex
Weather providing relief for firefighters on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County
The Tyee Ridge Complex fires in Douglas County had minimal growth over the last 24 hours. While firefighters continued to be engaged with active fire, the weather conditions enabled them to make…
Tyee Ridge Complex grows, weather working in firefighters’ favor
The Tyee Ridge Complex grew by roughly 1,900 acres overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Over the last 24 hours, firefighters continued to be engaged as the fire was very active behavior. Crews made…
Fire activity picks up on some Tyee Ridge Complex fires in Douglas County
Over the last 24 hours, fire behavior has been active on several fires within the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. The Lighthouse 3 Fire reached 656 acres. The Cougar Creek Fire…
Cooler weather helping firefighters on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County
Firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures, higher humidities, and light winds on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. They remain challenged by steep slopes and dry fuels. The Lighthouse and…
OSFM task forces working around the clock to protect homes in Douglas County
Oregon task forces mobilized through the Oregon State Fire Marshal are working around the clock on several fires burning as part of the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. The task forces…
OSFM mobilizes IMT and task forces to the Tyee Ridge Complex, conflagration declared
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County on Friday evening. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize resources…