Coos Forest Protective Assn. release – The Lobster Creek Fire near Gold Beach in Curry County which started on July 1st is contained and in the mop-up phase. Firefighters will be working through the fire area systematically putting out hot spots and smoldering embers. The fire burned 397 acres and is still under investigation. The fire is not spreading or putting up a smoke column, yet the fire area is still dangerous. Danger trees were identified and felled. Soils that have been disturbed by the fire and have loosened up rocks which will continue to roll off the steep slopes and onto the roads. CFPA reminds folks interested in the fire that are top priority is still firefighter and public safety and we ask that you avoid entering the fire area at this time.