06/12/2015 PM Buckskin Fire Update

June 12, 2015 at 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Brian Lawatch, Public Affairs Officer, 541-618-2113

Buckskin Fire Update 

SOUTHWEST OR—High temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds have driven the Buckskin Fire near Cave Junction Oregon to 1,200 acres. A red flag warning remains in effect. Firefighters are working to suppress the blaze which is actively burning and clearly visible from the town of Cave Junction. The fire behavior exhibited moderate runs to the southwest and into the old burnscar of the 2002 Biscuit Fire. The terrain is extremely steep and crowded with leftover snags (standing dead trees) from the Biscuit Fire, making it extremely hazardous for fire personnel. Incident personnel are currently analyzing options for conducting indirect fire suppression. There are 145 personnel assigned to the incident and a Type 2 Incident Management Team will take command on june 13 at 6:00 a.m. The incident commander will be Doug Johnson. Five interagency hotshot crews, two type 2 hand crews, and four aircraft are currently assigned to the incident.