8/10/2023 Priceboro Fire Update

 

FIREFIGHTERS INCREASE PRICEBORO FIRE CONTAINMENT TO 75%

News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry
Posted on FlashAlert: August 10th, 2023 10:58 AM

HARRISBURG, Ore. – Firefighting crews on the 309.5-acre Priceboro Fire reached 75% containment as mop-up operations continue. Residents should expect to see light smoke from the fire as hot spots cool. Crews will patrol the fire area throughout the summer to monitor conditions. 

Suppression efforts are being managed by a Type-3 incident management team and the Oregon Department of Forestry’s South Cascade District. In total, there are 75 firefighters with crews from ODF, local fire districts, protective associations, forest landowners and private contractors. 

The Priceboro Fire is located eight miles northeast of Eugene outside of Harrisburg. The fire started around 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023. The cause is under investigation. 

Due to the status of this incident, this will be the final update on the Priceboro Fire unless conditions significantly change.

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