With the Rum Creek Fire now topping 20,000 acres, firefighters are hoping a network of fire lines they’ve built will withstand gusty winds, dry fuels and temperatures reaching up to 105 degrees Tuesda.
The Rum Creek Fire northwest of Grants Pass reached 16,940 acres as of Friday morning, but crews gained ground from 1% containment in recent days to 12% containment.
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The Rum Creek Fire was at 11,696 acres as of Tuesday morning, and shifting wind choked the Rogue Valley with smoke levels that ranged from the unhealthy to hazardous range.
The fire is burning northwe.