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Cottage Grove-Lane 1 Fire Update 08-18-2024
Lane 1 Fire
Publication Type: News - 08/18/2024 - 08:08
Rainy weather challenges firefighting efforts, provides opportunities
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – More than one inch of rain fell on the Cottage Grove – Lane 1 Fire Saturday afternoon during passing thunderstorms. These storms produced abundant lightning across western Oregon throughout the day.
As a safety precaution, firefighters left the fireline as thunderstorms passed through the area. Despite these challenging firefighting conditions, including a threat of flash flooding, containment increased today to 55%.