Favorable Winds Keep Fire From Community
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Residents of the Rogue River Canyon hamlet of Agness held their ground as prevailing winds kept the Florence forest fire at bay and firefighters extended defense lines.
Florence burned six miles from Agness, which has a population of about 150.
“It’s hard for us to wait for the fire to come closer. But we all know it’s the only thing we can do,” said Willis Crouse, a carpenter and fishing guide.
The Florence fire in the Siskiyou National Forest was started by a lightning strike July 13 and is 10% contained, authorities said.
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