Firefighters Make Progress on the Lobster Creek Fire in Southwest Oregon

Firefighters Make Progress on the Lobster Creek Fire in Southwest Oregon

GOLD BEACH, Ore. —  Firefighters gained considerable ground overnight on the Lobster Creek Fire 12 miles northeast of Gold Beach. The wind-driven fire started Sunday afternoon on private industrial timberlands and quickly grew to an estimated 450 acres by Monday morning. Since that time, fire crews have nearly completed hand and bulldozer lines around the fire’s perimeter. Current containment stands at 10 percent.

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