Crews Hold Spencer Gulch Fire at 75 Acres
Firefighters continue mop-up work as Level 1 evacuations remain near Jacksonville.
Fast Fire Facts
Name:
Spencer Gulch Fire
Location:
Near Jacksonville, Ore.
Acres: 75 Acres
Containment: 00%
Evacuations: Level 1 (JAC-427, 428, 436)
Equipment
2 Heavy helicopters
6 Engines
2 Water tenders
1 Dozer
6 Hand Crews
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Firefighters continued making steady progress overnight on the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville, holding the fire at 75 acres despite hot, dry conditions across the area.
According to the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, crews worked through the night and have placed hose line around the fire. Firefighters also located and contained small spot fires, helping keep the fire from gaining additional ground.
Smoke lingers in a burned area of the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
Crews are expected to spend the day building on that progress through continued mop-up work and strengthening containment lines. Snag hazards remain a concern in the burned area, and firefighters will work to mitigate those hazards throughout the day. Snags are dead or damaged trees that can fall without warning, creating serious safety risks for crews working on the fireline.
Resources assigned to the fire include two heavy helicopters, six engines, two water tenders, one dozer and six 20-person hand crews.
Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuations remain in place for the affected area. Level 1 does not mean people need to leave immediately, but it does mean residents should stay aware, monitor official updates and be prepared to act if conditions change.
A Genasys Protect map shows the Spencer Gulch Fire southwest of Jacksonville and the surrounding Level 1 “Be Ready” evacuation area. View the interactive map for the latest evacuation information. Map via Genasys Protect.
For the most current evacuation information, residents should check updates from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Emergency Management and Genasys Protect.
HWD Firewatch will continue to monitor the Spencer Gulch Fire as conditions develop.
Editors note: HWD Firewatch encourages residents across Southern Oregon and Northern California to treat Level 1 preparedness as a fire season baseline, even when no evacuation notice is in place for their neighborhood. During fire season, it is best practice to know your evacuation routes, keep important documents and medications ready, have a plan for pets and livestock, and be able to leave quickly if a fire starts nearby.
Cover image: Firefighters receive the morning briefing for the Spencer Gulch Fire near Jacksonville. Photo provided by Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District.
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