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Night work on the Jack Fire on July 17, 2021.
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Bernie Pineda is a public information officer for the Jack Fire. He said when the new team takes over, the current crews will get a couple days off and then it’s back to work on another fire. “We have nine teams and currently we have all nine of them out,” Pineda said. “There is no teams available. So it’s going to be a busy, long season.” Highway 138 has reopened in the fire area with a slower speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Closures remain in effect in the Umpqua National Forest. The Douglas County Sheriff s Office is announcing additional reductions to the evacuation levels previously put into place as a result of the Jack Fire burning east of Glide. Effective, Monday, July 19, 2021, at 5:00 pm, the following changes will be made to the Jack Fire evacuation levels: The Dry Creek Community and surrounding areas have been reduced from a Level 2 “Be Set” to a Level 1 “Be Ready”The Ste
Crews make significant progress fighting Jack Fire
The fire is threatening the Dry Creek area east of Glide.
Posted: Jul 12, 2021 6:09 PM
Updated: Jul 12, 2021 7:46 PM
Posted By: KEZI Staff
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DRY CREEK, Ore. The Jack Fire has grown to nearly 12,500 acres on Monday and is still 10% contained.
Officials said they made significant progress over the weekend and feel confident about securing the area.
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“Firefighters have been doing a great job particularly in areas up north of Highway 138. They have completed containment lines and completed areas of burnt fuel and created protection around the Dry Creek community,” said Jack Fire Public Information Officer Shannon Dunfee.
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Crews make significant progress fighting Jack Fire
The fire is threatening the Dry Creek area east of Glide.
Posted: Jul 12, 2021 6:09 PM
Updated: Jul 12, 2021 7:46 PM
Posted By: KEZI Staff
6 Images
DRY CREEK, Ore. The Jack Fire has grown to nearly 12,500 acres on Monday and is still 10% contained.
Officials said they made significant progress over the weekend and feel confident about securing the area.
MORE INFO
“Firefighters have been doing a great job particularly in areas up north of Highway 138. They have completed containment lines and completed areas of burnt fuel and created protection around the Dry Creek community,” said Jack Fire Public Information Officer Shannon Dunfee.