1,022 firefighters continue making good progress securing the southeastern edge of the now 29,551 acre Taylor Creek Fire just 10 miles from Grants Pass.
On the northeastern corner of the fire, near Green Tree Loop, crews are using firing operations and dozers to halt the fire spread to the east. Engines and infrared aircraft monitor the fire throughout the night to ensure it does not cross the Rogue River.
(video courtesy David Matthew Huss)
On the northern perimeter, the fire backed down to the Galice Road near Indian Mary Park. Helicopters dropped water on pockets of concentrated heat in this area to prevent the fire from making uphill runs.
Firefighters are preparing structures along Bear Camp Road as the fire continues to spread west. Oregon State Fire Marshal structure protection groups continue to assess and prepare structure to the north and east of the fire.
Evacuation levels were downgraded for residents on Riverbanks Road form Shan Creed Road to Robertson Bridge, however, multiple evacuations are in place. Fire managers are continuously monitoring the situation and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office adjust evacuation levels as necessary. For the latest evacuation status visit the Josephine County Emergency Management’s Facebook page or sign up for emergency alerts at www.rvem.org.
According to the Josephine County Sheriff, as of the latest reports at 1:00am Thursday, residents living in the GREEN shaded area on the above map south of Quartz Creek Rd., west of Hugo Rd., and Azalea Dr., north from Robertson Bridge Rd., and west from current YELLOW shaded level 2 area have been placed on a LEVEL 1 “BE READY”. This new level 1 notice also encompasses Crow Rd., East Crow Rd., Janice Way, Donet Lane, Ward Rd., Dogwood Dr., Catalpa Dr., Abegg Rd, Highland Ranch Rd., and all secondary roads connected with these road systems.
Another day of near critical fire weather conditions is expected. Smoke during the day continues to shade the fire and moderate fire activity. More normal temperatures are predicted for later in the week, with potential for increased winds.
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