September 7, 2022 11:30 a.m.

Containment has increased to 42 percent on the Rum Creek Fire, in Josephine County.

Despite the heat and rugged terrain, firefighters have continued to make progress with most edges of the fire mopped up at least 75 feet inside fire lines. A tactical firing operation on the ridge between Rum Creek and Montgomery Creek went well, with the fire backing down both sides of the ridge.

The fire has stayed within the containment lines despite high temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty winds. With high temperatures, heat related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are a concern for firefighters.

A few isolated storm cells are expected, bringing scattered lightening and minimal rain. Strong gusty winds and low relative humidity are forecast for Thursday afternoon and evening.

The Oregon Department of Forestry Team 1 and Northern Rockies Team 6 are in unified command of the fire. Resources under the Office of Oregon State Fire Marshal have demobilized from the fire and returned local structural response to Rural Metro Fire.

The fire is listed at 20,029 acres.

For updates, go to: https://www.facebook.com/rumcreekfire2022