West Fork Evans Creek Fire Estimated between 75 to 80 Acres
The West Fork Evans Creek Fire is now estimated at 75 to 80 acres, according to updated acreage from air attack. The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District reports firefighters are continuing their aggressive initial attack, with two Type 1 helicopters actively engaged in water drops. One helicopter is working along the head of the fire, while the other is focusing on the lower portion. The fire is pushing away from the East Evans Creek Fire burn scar, running nearly parallel to it, and is moving down into a clear-cut area on the south side, where a dozer is actively working. The fire has reached the ridgetop, where steep terrain and limited water access continue to present challenges. Despite these conditions, ground crews and aircraft are working hard in tandem to support ongoing suppression efforts.
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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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