August 3, 2021 3:50 a.m.

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, industrial resources, and contract crews assigned to the Skyline Ridge Complex of fires remained engaged on the multiple lightning caused fires throughout the day on Monday and were able to take several small fires out of play.

Kyle Reed of DFPA said the high afternoon temperatures combined with gusty winds and low relative humidity levels resulted in active fire behavior which challenged containment lines on several of the larger fires. Reed said increased fire activity on the larger fires in the area continued into the evening, resulting in an orange glow that was highly visible throughout the area.

As of Monday evening, no homes were threatened by the fires within the Skyline Ridge Complex. However, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office issued a Level 1 “Be Ready” notice for residents between 18300 and 20700 Upper Cow Creek Road due to the Wildcat Fire, which is burning on the Umpqua National Forest. Reed said that fire officials with the Skyline Ridge Complex are in communication with DCSO in the event that additional evacuation notices are needed for that area.

*The O’Shea Creek Fire, located three miles east of Canyonville spotted across containment lines about 5:30 p.m. Monday and grew to about 80 acres. Ground resources are assigned to the incident.

*The Poole Creek Fire, located eight miles west of Tiller saw active fire behavior Monday evening which resulted in multiple spot fires across containment lines, single tree torching and short crown runs. It is estimated to be 100 acres in size with ground resources assigned to the fire.

*The Ike Butte Fire, located nine miles southwest of Tiller was located early Monday morning and was several acres in size when it was discovered. Strong winds resulted in the fire increasing in size to an estimated 25 acres. Two bull dozers worked throughout the afternoon to construct containment lines around the fire. Resources remain engaged.