ASHLAND, Ore.— Ashland Mayor John Stromberg released a letter to the public about the Almeda Fire early Saturday morning. He said: First and foremost, our hearts go out to all those affected by the Almeda Fire. I’m totally overwhelmed at ...
PHOENIX, Ore. — “Are you safe? Is your home safe? Do you need any water,” asked Willow McCloud, a homeowner. McCloud is one of seven neighbors still in the city of Phoenix, Oregon. With no drinkable water and electricity, the ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – In this time of incredible trauma, Kristen Caron, a licensed professional counselor is reminding everyone to take care of their mental health. “If you’re having a really hard time grappling with this, it doesn’t mean you’re broken, ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Some evacuation zones around the Almeda Fire have been downgraded. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday the Level 3 evacuation zone has been reduced to where the fire actually burned. Residents outside of the burn ...
PHOENIX, Ore. — A boiling water advisory is issued for the city of Phoenix Wednesday, following the Almeda Fire. The city says the water advisory is due to a loss of water pressure in the distribution system, which could cause ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – FEMA estimates about 600 homes were destroyed in the Almeda fire. Many who lived in the decimated complexes are part of the Latinx community. Those whose homes were spared are now doing what they can to help. ...
TALENT, Ore. — “You just never believe it’s all going to go up in flames, so to speak,” said Marian Telersky, a Talent homeowner. Ash and rubble is all that’s left for many residents after the Almeda Fire tore through ...
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PHOENIX, Ore. — Sonya Herbold from Phoenix had about 10 minutes to pack what she could, before she evacuated. Herbold says she heard about the Almeda Fire, when she was working in Grants Pass. By taking back roads she was ...
TALENT, Ore. — Residents are being asked to stay out of the level 3 evacuation zones by the Oregon State Fire Marshall’s Office incident management team. They say fire is dangerous enough, but when it goes through a town, there ...