Jones Fire
2017 wildfire in Oregon
The Jones Fire was a wildfire in the Willamette National Forest, approximately 10 miles northeast of Lowell, in Oregon in the United States. The fire, which was first reported on August 10, 2017, burned a total of 10,114 acres (41 km2) and was started by lightning. The fire threatened the community of Lowell and disrupted various activities in the park, including the start of deer hunting season.
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The Jones Fire was reported on August 10, 2017, at approximately 6:51 PM, in the Willamette National Forest, 10 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon. The fire was started by a lightning strike, fueled by timber and grass. Three days later, on August 13, six campgrounds, two trails, two park areas, and 10 forest service roads were closed. By August 16, the fire was 5% contained and the fire had burned 2,581 acres (10 km2). The fire began burning in areas of the 2003 Clark Fire, creating dangerous conditions for firefighters due to snags. Additionally, firefighters were challenged by steep terrain, poor roads, and limited accessibility to fire lines. Dozers and hand crews completed control lines in the south on August 15.
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