Oregon Wildfire Risk Map

Updated versions of state-developed wildfire hazard maps released Tuesday create the rules for people living in the most fire-prone areas that also border wildlands like forests or grasslands.

Letters informing some Oregon property owners they are in areas of high wildfire hazard were supposed to go out over a month ago. Residents are still waiting.

Two years ago Oregon officials pulled their map showing the fire hazard of properties throughout the state. That was after public backlash by those worried the data would impact home values and insurance rates. The state has released a new draft map. And people are still concerned.

Oregon has a new draft map illustrating which areas are most susceptible to wildfires.

An assessment of wildfire hazards across Oregon landscapes is getting a new name after drawing the ire of property owners previously identified as high risk.

Officials are assuring homeowners that Oregon’s Wildfire Risk Map will not affect insurance rates.