SOUTHERN OREGON BURNS

southern oregon firesOregon Gov. John Kitzhaber declared a state of emergency for (2) southern Oregon counties as wildfires burned about 33 square miles north of Glendale, Ore.

About 1,260 firefighters and other personnel have responded to the area, where 43 structures along Lower Cow Creek Road and 30 homes on Graves Creek Road have been evacuated. More than 40 other structures in the area have been issued pre-evacuation notices.

Having a GO|STAY|KIT in the house would be prudent planning at a time like this.