Dead Indian Memorial Fire burns near Ashland | News

UPDATE 11:47 p.m.: The fire is now estimated at 65 acres. Firefighters continue to conduct an aggressive first strike and additional crews are arriving. A wildland task force of local emergency responders is also currently being dispatched.

ASHLAND, Oregon – NewsWatch 12 is tracking a 40-50 acre vegetation fire near 5448 DEAD INDIAN MEMORIAL RD. ODF and Jackson County Fire District #5 IAFF Local 2596 are on scene and conducting an aggressive initial attack. ODF has six additional fire engines and a tanker on the way. Additional crews are currently being requested for the morning.

Currently, no houses are threatened, but firefighters and emergency services are assessing the situation.

Memorial fire for dead Indians (Oregon)

Level 3 (GO NOW!) Evacuations: None

Level 2 (BE SET) Evacuations: None

Level 1 (BE READY) Evacuations: None

Area: 65

Containment: 0%

Blocked: None

Firefighting Operations: ODF and Jackson County Fire District #5 IAFF Local 2596 are on scene conducting an aggressive initial attack and ODF has six additional fire engines and a water truck en route. Additional resources are currently being ordered for the morning.

Escape routes/road closures: Traffic is closed in both directions on Jackson County Roads.

This is a developing story and NewsWatch 12 will keep you updated as we learn more.