ODF Crews Respond to Wildfire on Highway 227 Near Trail

ODF Crews Respond to Wildfire on Highway 227 Near Trail

Trail, Oregon- Oregon Department of Forestry crews are battling a roadside wildfire reported Tuesday evening along Highway 227 near mile marker 44, between Trail and Drew, prompting traffic delays and warnings for drivers to steer clear of the area. ODF said a Type 2 helicopter from Medford was over the scene by 7:55 p.m. and estimated the fire’s size at roughly half an acre. The helicopter began making water bucket drops while an engine crew la…