Bigelow Fire In Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest Covers 55-60 Acres

The Bigelow Fire burning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has grown from initial estimates of 25 acres to 55 to 60 acres, but it remains a low-intensity fire. Firefighting efforts are underway, and no structures are in danger at the moment.

Bigelow Fire: Low-Intensity Fire and  Containment at 0%

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest reported on Facebook that after its initial growth, the fire- currently estimated to cover 55 – 60 acres, displayed minimal fire activity or growth yesterday.

Reduced fuels across the Miller Complex fire scar helped keep the intensity of the fire at low levels. Two Type 2 Initial Attack (IA) crews,three Type 6 engines, an incident commander, falling modules , and a water tender were alloted to the fire.

The falling modules could not engage directly with the fire as gusting winds of up to 25 miles per hour created tree falling hazards and teams encountered various snags, especially in the Credence Fire footprint.

Crews will work to complete the containment line around the perimeter once it’s safe to do so but  a line has already been built around the heel of the fire.

Currently, no structures are under threat and no evacuation orders have been issued.