August 13, 2025 4:00 a.m.

Crews with the U.S. Forest Service are fighting the Scenic Fire on the High Cascades Ranger District near Foster Creek Campground.

The fire was reported late Tuesday afternoon. A Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest social media post said the fire was estimated at 70 acres, as of 9:00 p.m. Tuesday night. It is burning in heavy timber. Resources on the scene include 17 engines, four hand crews, three dozers, two falling modules, and multiple aircraft. Additional resources are on order.

The Oregon Department of Transportation was requested to help with traffic control on Highway 230. The Umpqua National Forest is also providing assistance with two engines, one crew and a dozer.

Law enforcement is investigating the cause of the Scenic Fire, according to Forest Service post.