SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire in remote southwest Oregon almost quadrupled in size overnight, forcing evacuations and prompting the governor to invoke an emergency act. That allows the state fire marshal to take command of fire suppression efforts. The Rum Creek Fire increased in size from about 1,200 acres Friday to 4,700 acres. Authorities also ordered evacuations as a western Idaho wildfire grew in rugged terrain. Planes scooped water from Lake Cascade and dumped it on the fire that grew to 10,000 acres. In Oregon, evacuations were ordered for several unincorporated communities along the Rogue River. It’s popular with rafters and some sections were closed because of the fire.
Oregon fire quadruples in size; governor declares emergency
