MEDFORD, Ore. – As multiple wildfires in Oregon and Northern California continue to burn federal resources have been called in to help local agencies. One air tanker company is currently stationed in Medford. Many of us may have seen a ...
MEDFORD, Ore – Oregon Department of Forestry’s air tanker is up and running as of today. The tanker is based in Medford. The tanker holds 3,000 gallons of retardant or water. It is used to support Southwest Oregon firefighters on ...
GOLD HILL, Ore. — Smoke from wildfires in the area is helping to keep temperatures down but its also making it difficult for crews to get aerial support. It’s a two fold, on one hand the smoke actually helps fire ...
PROSPECT, Ore. — Firefighters are continuing to protect structure near the Miles fire as it continues to spread. Over forty different agencies provided structure protection under the command of the Oregon State Fire Marshal. 1,018 structure have been checked on ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The air tanker base in Medford is installing a new water line to help the air support working on fires in the region. Justin Bohannan, the air tanker manager said this new water line has been a ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Fire crews are mopping up a grass fire that broke out in Grants Pass early this evening. The fire was located on the 4400 block of Foothill Boulevard. Fire crews responded to the fire around 3:20 ...
Medford, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has fewer air tankers prepped to fight fires this Summer. In 2017, 20 of the aircraft were available; as of late April, only 13 are under contract. Residents are concerned the change will ...