West Fork Evans Creek Fire Estimated between 90 to 100 Acres
The West Fork Evans Creek Fire is, according to the Watch Duty app, between 90 to 100 acres after being reported around 3:27 p.m. today. The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District reports steep terrain, winds along the ridgetops, and areas of slash are contributing to fire growth. Crews are continuing an aggressive initial attack, working to slow the fire’s forward progress and establish containment lines. Firefighters are coordinating ground and aerial resources to target areas of active fire growth and strengthen suppression efforts. An additional Type 1 helicopter is en route, bringing the total to two Type 1 helicopters, and air attack has been ordered to assist with aerial coordination. Additional resources continue to respond as firefighters work to gain ground on the fire.
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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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Parker’s Place Village Announces Collaboration With The Do Good Foundation
Parker’s Place Village, owned and operated by Elk Island Trading Group, announced a collaborative partnership with The Do Good Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to improving individual and community well-being. According to a release, the partnership seeks to identify creative, practical and sustainable solutions to the financial and operational barriers facing Parker’s Place Village, with an immediate priority of sustaining shelter availability and stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. As Parker’s Place Village navigates an important operational transition with the dissolution of its original service provider agreement with Mobile Integrative Navigation Team (MINT), The Do Good Foundation will collaborate with Elk Island Trading Group in establishing service agreements with existing community service providers, offer consultation on strengthening organizational infrastructure, and identify sustainable funding resources. The Foundation will not replace MINT as the Village’s contracted service provider or assume MINT’s prior service agreement for PPV. Instead, The Foundation's role is intended to identify existing and future service partnerships to support the continuity of care and services available to residents.
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