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MEDFORD, Ore. — If you feel like air quality has been worse this summer than in summers past, you’re probably right. The National Weather Service says Medford has already seen the most summer days with air quality from wildfire smoke at “unhealthy” …

Central Point, Ore. — Beginning Friday, July 20, 2018, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties will rise to “extreme”. The change affects 1.8 million acres of state, private, county and …

Salem, Ore. — Campfires and open flames are now banned in Oregon state parks. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department made the announcement Thursday, July 19, 2018. The ban is in response to Governor Kate Brown’s declaration of a fire emergency. It includes …

Hornbrook, Calif. — The Klamathon fire has reached 85% containment, according to a report released by CAL FIRE Friday night. However, the agency also noted the fire has grown to 37,900 acres. Full containment is expected Sunday. The Klamathon fire has been …

(Information updated on 7/6/18 at 8:34 p.m.) There are several evacuation notices on the Klamathon Fire in both Northern California and Southern Oregon. California: Mandatory Evacuation Notices: The communities of Hornbrook and Hilt Iron Gate Estates; East of railroad tracks to Iron …

Stay with KOBI-TV NBC5, Your place for continuing coverage of the Klamathon Fire near Hornbrook California. Visit this page often for the latest stories and information links related to this major incident. Latest Stories Social Updates CHP – Yreka Siskiyou County Sheriff …

Jackson County, Ore. — The Rogue Valley is definitely kicking off summer solstice with hot temperatures in the forecast. While we may see temperatures heat up to the upper 90’s this weekend, most people don’t realize the water temperatures are in the 50’s …

Medford, Ore. —  In Wednesday’s Fire Danger Red report, a storm is making its way through the region and it’s bringing the potential for fires. The storm began passing through the Rogue Valley this afternoon. With thunderstorms, comes the potential for lightning. Which …

  PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU/CNN) – A Klamath Falls man who survived a lightning strike is recovering at Oregon Health and Science University. James Palazzolo was struck Wednesday near Klamath Falls while he was working, his wife Deana Palazzolo said. Palazzolo is a …

(NBC News) – Heavy rains and storms, some spawned by Subtropical Storm Alberto, are pounding the East Coast. In western North Carolina, journalists Mike McCormick and Aaron Smetzler were killed Sunday while covering the impact of heavy rain in the area for …