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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: New parking-lot stripes coming to Bear Creek Park soon ... GOP has candidate for House District 5 ... Police ask for public's help in finding missing runner ... Since You Asked: New parking-lot stripes coming to Bear Creek Park soon ... GOP has candidate for House District 5 ... Police ask for public's help in finding missing runner ... Cleveland Ridge fire burning down to its final embers Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM Updated Aug 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM Posted Aug. 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM Updated Aug 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM » Social News Local report Firefighters say the Cleveland Ridge fire that ignited Monday north of Shady Cove is now down to a limited number of hot spots and firefighter resources are being shifted elsewhere. According to a press release from the Oregon Department of Forestry, today's objective is "to put out all hot spots within 300 feet of the fire line, and go farther when it is warranted." The fire remains at 530 acres and is 80 percent contained. Today, 130 firefighters were working the fire, according to the release, following up on the work of 85 firefighters who worked last night mopping up and patrolling the fire's perimeter. The ODF release said the number of private contract firefighters assigned to the Cleveland Ridge fire will continue to decrease this weekend until the final mop-up operation is turned over to seven 10-man crews from the Oregon Department of Corrections. They will be supported by a small number of wildland fire engines and water tenders, as well as fallers to cut down hazardous trees. An air tanker, helicopters and bulldozers will be available from the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District, based in Central Point. The fire burned on private and Bureau of Land Management forestland roughly 5 miles north of Shady Cove. The ODF release said rehabilitation projects to limit erosion and invasive plants will begin as mop-up operations are completed. Information about fire activity and fire prevention regulations are posted on the ODF Southwest Oregon District Facebook page, @ODFSouthwest, and the website www.swofire.com . Maps of the Cleveland Ridge Fire can be found at https://swofiredata.com. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM Updated Aug 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501