West Fork Evans Creek Fire Containment at 45%, Crews Deepen Mop-Up Efforts
As containment increases on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 45%, suppression operations are being adjusted to reflect the changing needs of the 283-acre incident. The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District reports crews completed mop-up approximately 100 feet into the burned area around the entire perimeter. Monday's suppression efforts focused on addressing remaining heat and removing hazards that could interfere with operations. Last night's resources included six 20-person hand crews, six Type 6 engines and five water tenders, supported by three task force leaders, two heavy equipment bosses and two heavy equipment boss trainees. No structures have been lost as a result of the fire, and none are threatened at this time. The cause of the fire is not immediately apparent, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine how the fire started.
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Sheriff's Deputies Seeking Public's Help in Search for Runaway Teen
Josephine County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a runaway teen. Dameian Ray ran away from his residence in the Murphy area on October 15th around 07:26 p.m. He's a 15-year-old, 5'11" Caucasian male with light brown hair, brown eyes, and weighing 120 pounds. He was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, black hat, and sandals. If you have any information, please contact Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123, and reference Case #26-28405.
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JoCo Sheriff's Deputies Dispatched to Accidental Drowning of Child
Josephine County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a missing 2-year-old call in the 100 block of Burch Drive located outside of Cave Junction Wednesday at 10:48 a.m. Prior to their arrival, family members located the child unconscious in the Illinois River that runs behind the family’s property. Deputies and family members performed CPR on the child until an ambulance from American Medical Response arrived on scene. The child was transported to a local hospital where he subsequently passed away. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. A Medicolegal Death Investigator from the District Attorney’s Office responded, and at the time of this press release, there is no evidence of foul play. Next of kin have been notified. Out of respect to the family, names will not be released.
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