Wildfire sparks in logging debris near Elkton in Douglas County
Fire crews responded to a report of fire in rural Douglas County Tuesday evening.
The Mehl Creek Fire moved quickly through logging debris in an area three miles southwest of Elkton, according to the Douglas Forest Protective Association.
When crews arrived, the fire was estimated at 40 acres in an area previously logged. Windy conditions pushed the fire to between 150 to 200 acres as of midnight, officials said.
As of early Wednesday, crews were working to construct containment lines and cool the perimeter of the fire.
Officials estimated zero percent containment and said no homes were threatened and no evacuations were in place.
The fire is located about four miles north of Tiller.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021 6:30 PM
Posted By: Evita Garza
TILLER, Ore. – It’s been a busy 24 hours for Douglas County firefighters as they continue to clean up a large fire that broke out near Tiller on Tuesday.
Fire officials said the fire is located about four miles north of the small Douglas County town. When firefighters got on the scene around 3 p.m. it was about 70 acres in size. However, they said it grew to 200 acres by 7 p.m.
Douglas Forest Protective Association fire specialist Kyle Reed said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, he said they are dealing with very dry and warm conditions right now, which could’ve played a part.