July 7, 2021 4:20 p.m. 

Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat, approximately 23 miles east of Glide, on the North Umpqua Ranger District.

Steven Beri of the Umpqua National Forest said the Jack Fire is estimated at 2,395 acres and zero percent containment. It is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek Road and west of Jack Creek.

Beri said firefighters have begun using direct and indirect suppression tactics to hold the fire west of mile marker 45 on Highway 138E and bound north and south by forest road 38 along Steamboat Creek and Highway 138E along the North Umpqua. The helibase was moved to the Incident Command Post established at French Creek.

Highway 138E from Steamboat Creek to mile post 55 is closed to vehicle traffic. Steamboat Inn remains open and accessible from the west. The Oregon Department of Transportation has set up an eastside soft closure checkpoint at the Lemolo Lake junction to allow local access into nearby recreation areas like Lemolo Lake. Go to www.tripcheck.com for road updates.

Evacuation levels by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office remain in effect and can be found: https://www.dcso.com/Evacuations

Beri said for the safety of firefighters and aircraft fighting the Jack Fire, a temporary flight restriction has been placed over the fire area.

200 personnel are currently assigned to the Jack Fire along with 9 engines, 7 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 3 heavy lift helicopters, 1 light helicopter and 1 dozer.

Fire danger remains high and public use restrictions are in effect.