CANYONVILLE, Ore. — Firefighters in southwest Oregon continue to fight a rapidly spreading wildfire that’s spread to more than 13 square miles overnight.
Officials on Saturday said high temperatures and low humidity, a challenging terrain and abundant, dry fuel are contributing to the spread of the blaze.
The Stouts Creek Fire started on Thursday in the unincorporated community of Milo — east of Canyonville. Its cause is under investigation.
Over 800 firefighters are now battling the fire. At least three-dozen homeowners were told to evacuate Friday and others are to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at the Canyonville YMCA.
Gov. Kate Brown has also invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act so resources from around the state can be mobilized to protect homes.