There’s good news and bad news for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in Oregon who were concerned about the fate of the Doerner Fir, a landmark located in the Coast Range Mountains that’s at the heart of a popular trail. Earlier this month, Mariah Johnston of the Salem Statesman Journal reported that the top of the tree had caught fire — and that local authorities were at work trying to stop the blaze.
On Friday night, the Coos Forest Protective Association provided an update on their efforts. “Firefighters are continuing to monitor the Doerner Fir tree following work done yesterday to extinguish remaining hotspots,” the organization wrote. “No smoke has been seen today, and firefighters will continue to monitor the tree for signs of fire, especially as the weather heats up this weekend.”
They went on to hail the contributions of the Bureau of Land Management, including providing a drone that was used to monitor heat levels on the tree and help make sure that the fire remained under control…