Vehicle Fire Spreads to Vegetation Along I-5 Near Azalea
Firefighters stopped a vehicle fire that spread into vegetation along southbound Interstate 5 near Azalea on Thursday. Mop-up was completed by 1:47 p.m., and DFPA crews were released from the scene.
AZALEA, Ore. - Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a vehicle fire that spread into nearby vegetation along southbound Interstate 5 near Azalea.
The fire was reported at approximately 1:02 p.m. near mileposts 87 and 88. Crews from several agencies were dispatched, including:
- Douglas Forest Protective Association
- Riddle Fire Protection District
- Canyonville-South Umpqua Fire Department
- Azalea Rural Fire District
- Oregon State Police
Rural firefighters had already stopped the fire’s forward spread by the time DFPA crews arrived. Two DFPA engines and a command officer remained at the scene to complete mop-up work, while additional responding resources were canceled.
DFPA reported at 1:47 p.m. that mop-up operations were complete and its crews had been released from the scene.
OSP assisted with traffic control while firefighters worked. Motorists traveling through the area were asked to slow down, remain alert and give emergency crews room.
Current traffic conditions are available through TripCheck.
DFPA said this would be its final update on the fire.
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