Fire Complex Near Mitchell And Spray

Two fires in the Mitchell and Spray area have combined to burn nearly 3,000 acres.  The John Day-Watermen Complex includes the Baily Butte and Toney Butte Fires.  The Baily Butte Fire, reported burning in timber, is located approximately 10 miles west of Mitchell, and is estimated at 800 to 1,000 acres in size.  The Toney Butte Fire was reported Tuesday burning in grass, brush, juniper, sage and timber about six miles southwest of  Spray, and is estimated at over 2,000 acres.   Stage 2 evacuations were issued Monday night in the west branch road area near Mitchell.   The Crystal Springs Campground on the Ochoco National Forest was also evacuated Monday night.  The 385-acre Service Creek Fire, located approximately 11 miles west of Spray was ruled fully contained today.

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