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SELMA, Ore.– The cause of the Redwood Highway Fire, located on Highway 199 MP 23, has been determined to be a catalytic converter from a vehicle driving northeast toward Grants Pass. Six starts were found between milepost 17 and 23, including two smaller fires at mileposts 17 and 19 respectively, and four starts near milepost 23, which grew into the main body of the fire. Additional spot fires flared from there; in all, six acres were burned. It was noticed by investigators that dry fuels were particularly close to the road, likely playing a role in the ignition. If anyone driving in the area at the time of ignition has information, please contact the Grants Pass ODF office at (541) 474-3152.
ODF said that six fire starts were discovered between milepost 17 and 23.
Posted: Jul 26, 2021 4:49 PM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
SELMA, Ore. The Oregon Department of Forestry has determined the cause of a fire that quickly flared up along Highway 199 in Josephine County over the weekend, attributing the fire to a catalytic converter in a vehicle traveling northeast toward Grants Pass.
ODF said that six fire starts were discovered between milepost 17 and 23. There were two smaller fires at milepost 17 and 19, and four starts near milepost 23. That second group grew into the main body of the Redwood Highway Fire, and more spot fires flared from there.
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Redwood Highway Fire 100% contained
Following an aggressive initial attack, continuous overnight work and day shift mop-up, the Redwood Highway Fire located along Highway 199 MP 23 south of Selma is now 100% contained.
Posted: Jul 25, 2021 7:05 PM
Posted By: Brett Taylor
SELMA, Ore Following an aggressive initial attack, continuous overnight work and day shift mop-up, the Redwood Highway Fire located along Highway 199 MP 23 south of Selma is now 100% contained.
Firefighters were able to complete hazard tree removal and mop-up operations by 2 p.m. on Sunday, and finished a final grid of the fire by 5 p.m. The Redwood Highway Fire burned a total of 6 acres, including numerous spot fires. ODF firefighters will periodically check the area for smoke to ensure against any flare-ups for the next several days.