ODF and Rural Metro Crews Battled North Applegate Road Fire near Provolt
The Oregon Department of Forestry and Rural Metro Fire Department battled a 10-acre fire on North Applegate Road north of Provolt last night.
On Thursday at 6:57 p.m., ODF and Rural Metro crews were dispatched to the fire in the 13,000-block of North Applegate Road.
First responders found a 2-to-3-acre fire burning in grass and nearby vegetation. Ground crews started an aggressive initial attack, backed by two ODF-contracted helicopters and a bulldozer.
By 8:10 p.m., the blaze had grown to an estimated 5 acres, driven by the wind. ODF helicopters engaged in conducting water bucket drops while firefighters and engines continued building a line around the perimeter.
By 8:35 p.m., forward progress of the fire had been stopped and a bulldozer had lined roughly 80% of the incident. Additional resources remained engaged on the fire into the night until it was completely lined and mopped up.
No homes were damaged, but a pump shed and several pieces of farm equipment were burned. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Posted on 6/20/25 6:42AM by Sam Marsh
