Lookout Fire now at 13,000 acres, 6% contained; Bedrock Fire tops 31,000 acres, ... Josephine County EMS, the Illinois Valley Fire Department and Curry County Sheriff’s Office. ...

Nationwide, including lookouts run by other federal, state and local agencies, perhaps 300 are in service, according to Gary Weber, treasurer of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, a preservation ...

For this fire lookout, home is a cabin 20 feet off the ground. Brig Malessa spends fire season living in the tower and travels the rest of the year. “I can get by on very little money.” ...

The remote fire lookout, situated roughly 7,700 feet above sea level, appeared to be in relatively good condition, despite being abandoned since 1955 when the Forest Service last staffed the outpost.

The fire lookout sits at about 7,700 feet above sea level and seems to be in good condition despite being abandoned since 1955, when the Forest Service last staffed the outpost.