June 20, 2025 3:40 a.m.

Resources assigned to the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County nearly reached their goal of lining the entire perimeter of the incident by the end of Thursday’s dayshift, completing 95 percent of the fire line.

An update from the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District said the portion that is remaining on the north side of the fire has a high amount of conifer mortality. Public Information Officer Natalie Weber said tree fallers have been removing dead trees, fire-weakened trees, and snags throughout this area, and are continuing this work to allow firefighters to complete the line safely.

Weber said resources are also focused on bolstering the lines created around the fire and beginning mop operations to add depth to the perimeter.

A total of 224 firefighters are assigned to the fire, including eight 20-person crews, 10 engines, six bulldozers and seven water tenders. Aircraft flew throughout the day on Thursday.

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