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Oregon Dept. of ForestryAs of Monday, crews with the Oregon Department of Forestry have suppressed 418 fires, burning a total of 582 acres in ODF districts. This contrasts with a ten-year average at this point in the fire season of 590 fires and over 56-thousand acres scorched. -
U.S. Forest Service / Umpqua National ForestThree fires continue to burn in the Umpqua and Willamette National Forests north of Highway 138. As of the latest update, the Potter Fire was estimated at 345 acres with zero containment. The Windigo Fire is now 40% contained and remains just over 1,000 acres.
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There wasn't much growth on Thursday, but the number of fires around the region has increased. -
A wildfire near Waldo Lake could complicate recreation plans in the area.
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Officials with the Willamette National Forest say there’s a new blaze burning about 18 miles east of Oakridge.
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After weekend thunderstorms passed through the region, wildfires are burning on the Willamette, Umpqua, and Deschutes National Forests.
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Emergency responders and members of the public will be able to keep better tabs on potential wildfires in the McKenzie River Valley thanks to a new wildfire detection camera that will go online in July.
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Most areas of the Umpqua National Forest have re-opened for recreation following last summer’s wildfires.
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Oregon has outlined its plans to spend $422 million in federal wildfire aid.
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Tomorrow morning, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for a new Vida McKenzie Community Center. The original was destroyed in 2020’s Holiday Farm Fire.
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The quakes were too far away and too shallow to cause a tsunami, according to a geophysicist at the National Earthquake Information Center.
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A huge dress rehearsal for regional earthquake disaster relief was supposed to happen next week until the ongoing pandemic forced it to be shrunk and moved online.
