Debris injures firefighter battling Ore. Blaze

摘要

firefighter battling a large blaze in southwestern Oregon was injured when he was struck by rolling debris.Authorities say the firefighter was transported early yesterday to a medical center, where he was treated andreleased. The firefighter was one of about 1,000 people battling the 11,600-acre Mile Post 97 fire that broke outWednesday near Canyonville, Ore., apparently from an illegal campfire.Officials said the fire was growing slowly toward the south, paralleling Interstate 5.The fire, 10% contained, has burned about 18 square miles in rugged terrain between Roseburg and GrantsPass. Crews hoped to make progress as clouds and cooling temperatures were forecast for the area.