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A fire estimated at ten acres large is currently burning north of Detroit. The U.S. Forest Service categorized it as a Type 3 Fire, and assigned a…
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While firefighters continue to try to thwart growing wildfires around the state, the manpower required to do so can leave local stations dry. When…
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It's wildfire season in Oregon, and a class of new wildland firefighters is ready to help. About 200 students from all over western Oregon trained in…
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The Corvallis Fire Department says a staff shortage is affecting its operations.Chief Roy Emery says the limited number of firefighters prevented the…
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Northwest wildfires have had widespread effects on travel and air quality. Another unfortunate consequence is a critically low blood supply.Several…
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Firefighters continue to battle two large wildfires in Douglas County. The Cable Crossing fire is located just east of Glide. It's currently burning at…
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Oregon’s firefighters have training sessions this week in Newport. While incident management scenarios take place every year, first responders anticipate…
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Senator Ron Wyden met with leaders of several Oregon fire prevention agencies today (Thursday) in Springfield. He's proposed legislation he hopes will…
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The Yellow Point Fire, which broke out Friday afternoon, is roughly 220 acres. It's located about 25 miles west of Cottage Grove. No homes or structures…
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10:25 AM UPDATE:Firefighters have the fire 70% contained at 3:00 a.m., and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) used a bulldozer to fully contain the…
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Thunderstorms are expected to continue today and tomorrow in the Willamette Valley and Central Oregon. The chance of lightning will keep the red flag…
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The Oregon Department of Forestry is preparing for another round of lightning strikes this weekend, which could spark additional wildfires. Lightning…