Fire crews make progress near Beatty

Fire crews make progress near Beatty

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters are making great progress on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County near Beatty. Both burns are holding steady as fire crews begin to contain the fires. The Sycan River Fire is 679 acres with 10 percent containment. The Yellow Jacket Fire is 34 acres with 20 percent containment. Smoke from both fires is visible in the area.

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Sycan River Fire burns northeast of Beatty [UPDATED]

Sycan River Fire burns northeast of Beatty [UPDATED]

BLY, Ore. – According to South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and the Klamath County Emergency Manager, the Sycan River Fire is burning 1-mile north of Sycan Forest Estates, 20 miles north of Beatty, Ore. As of 5:30 PM, the fire is estimated to be approximately 250 acres in size with no containment. The fire is primarily wind-driven and burning in mixed conifer and bush. The cause is under investigation.

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Full containment expected later today on Ponina Fire

Full containment expected later today on Ponina Fire

BLY, Ore. – The Ponina Fire, burning 5 miles north of Beatty, is expected to reach full containment by the end of today. The fire remains 1,641 acres and is under investigation. This will be the final update unless there is a significant change.

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Ponina Fire 60 percent contained, remains under investigation

Ponina Fire 60 percent contained, remains under investigation

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 60 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.

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Ponina Fire Update, April 20, 2021

Ponina Fire Update, April 20, 2021

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 40 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.

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Ponina Fire Morning Update, April 19, 2021 [VIDEO]

Ponina Fire Morning Update, April 19, 2021 [VIDEO]

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters made great progress overnight on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is estimated to be approximately 1,400 acres with 10 percent containment. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported yesterday around 2:30 p.m.

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