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This past week, the Douglas Forest Protective Association fought ten wildfires ranging from one to 25 acres. This shortly follows Douglas County’s raised…
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Several members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation are praising the U.S. Forest Service for awarding a new type of firefighting contract meant to save…
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Crews battling a complex of fires in southwest Oregon are facing heavy smoke, dry fuels, and windy conditions.Wayne Patterson is an information officer…
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A ban on campfires and open flames was announced by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Thursday. This just a day after Governor Kate Brown…
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The substation fire has grown to 36,000 acres south east of The Dalles. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatality Wednesday.At about 1:30…
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Fire season started a little early this year with small blazes in the region. Officials are preparing for what’s expected to be a busy summer. Ed Hiatt is…
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As people head out for Memorial Day weekend camping trips, fire officials are urging caution. Ed Hiatt is the Northwest Oregon Inter-agency Fire…
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Friday is the first day of autumn and with recent rains it looks like fire season is winding down.But, hundreds of crews are still at work in Oregon…
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Tuesday afternoon, the Lane County Sheriff upgraded evacuation notices for areas in the upper McKenzie where several active wildfires are burning.Some…
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Oregon is in the thick of active fire season. Nearly 2 dozen blazes are burning around the state. This weekend’s hot, dry conditions make it especially…
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Hot and dry conditions are adding to the challenges firefighters are facing as they battle 23 active wildfires throughout Oregon, and wildfire smoke has…
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Tens of Thousands of people have to change their plans for next Monday’s solar eclipse because wildfire has closed some prime viewing sites in the…