Our partners from ODF are responding and requesting that motorists avoid the area so they can do what they do best and knock this fire down safely.

Happening over the border in Douglas Co…

🚩RED FLAG WARNING TOMORROW🚩 The National Weather Service Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for part of Jackson County tomorrow, August 13th, 2025 from 2PM to 8PM. This means that critical fire weather conditions will be prevalent. Moderate to strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION & DON'T START A FIRE! ODF Southwest Oregon District announced we are moving to EXTREME fire danger tomorrow. Please follow all regulations to avoid causing a new fire! ➡️ https://swofire.com/public-fire-restrictions/ • Affected Areas: Portions of the Rogue Valley in fire weather zone 622 which includes the communities of Medford, Central Point, White City, Shady Cove, Prospect, Lakecreek, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Jacksonville, Applegate, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. • Impacts: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Humidity is expected to be between 14% to 18%. We are also tracking a forecasted “cool-down” later this week, which may open the door for potential thunderstorms this weekend.

🚩RED FLAG WARNING TOMORROW🚩 The National Weather Service Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning for part of Jackson County tomorrow, August 12th, 2025 from 2PM to 8PM. This means that critical fire weather conditions will be prevalent. Moderate to strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION & DON'T START A FIRE! ODF Southwest Oregon District announced we are moving to EXTREME fire danger tomorrow. Please follow all regulations to avoid causing a new fire! ➡️ https://swofire.com/public-fire-restrictions/ • Affected Areas: Portions of the Rogue Valley in fire weather zone 622 which includes the communities of Medford, Central Point, White City, Shady Cove, Prospect, Lakecreek, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Jacksonville, Applegate, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. • Impacts: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. Humidity is expected to be between 12% to 15%. Along with the Red Flag Warning, the NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Warning through 2AM Wednesday. This means the Rogue Valley is forecasted to reach temperatures above 100 degrees with no reprieve overnight. We are also tracking a forecasted “cool-down” later this week, which may open the door for potential thunderstorms this weekend.

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🔥ODF increasing fire danger level to Extreme on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Check out their post below...