SOUTHERN OREGON, —Exactly 2 years ago Thursday, the Almeda Fire tore through part of southern Jackson County. Before containment, the fire destroyed nearly 2500 structures, damaged 134 more, and claimed 3 lives. While community members agree, that they’ve made progress ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, Ore. – Thursday marks two years since the Almeda Fire devastated the Rogue Valley. One local non-profit is hosting an event for those affected by the fire. The “Jackson County Community Long-Term Recovery Group” is looking to bring ...
SOUTHERN OREGON, —Almeda and South Obenchain Fire victims are getting more time to rebuild. The deadline to rebuild and replace their homes and items lost is being extended to September 30th of 2023. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation says ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – On September 8, 2020, the Almeda Fire swept through the northernmost part of Ashland. Unusually high winds pushed the fire north, destroying thousands of homes in the communities of Talent and Phoenix before it was stopped near ...
[Español abajo] TALENT, Ore. – A temporary resource fair and supply event for fire survivors will be available this weekend. Rogue Action Center and Rogue Climate are partnering with several organizations to host the pop-up Fire Relief Center on Saturday, ...
TALENT, Ore.– A family that lost their home in the Almeda Fire has a new place to live, thanks to the hard work of hundreds of local students. 200 students from six different schools in Southern Oregon came together to ...
TALENT, Ore. – The Talent Urban Renewal Agency moved forward Wednesday evening with its proposed urban renewal plan despite push-back from a local fire district. The plan is to help development and rebuilding in the Almeda Fire burn scar. The ...
PHOENIX, Ore.– ODOT is now re-installing a section of fencing that was destroyed in the Almeda Fire along I-5. The repairs are happening next to I-5 just south of Exit 24 in Phoenix. The fence was completely torn out after ...
PHOENIX, Ore. – D&S Harley rose from the ashes on June 11th to celebrate its grand reopening just 20-months after its old facility burned down in the Almeda Fire. The event welcoming the dealership back to Phoenix featured live music ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – County-owned off-trail areas along the Bear Creek Greenway will be closed to the public Wednesday until the end of fire season. County Administrator Danny Jordan said dry brush, an abundant fuel source, will create dangerous conditions ...