applegate valley fire

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. — Two Rogue Valley sons are carrying on their father’s legacy as firefighters. The Kuntz family says it’s a family affair, keeping others safe. Captain Mike Kuntz has been a firefighter for over 30 years. “Both my boys, they …

WILLIAMS, Ore. — An RV went up in flames last night in Williams, but firefighters were able to stop it from spreading thanks to a four-legged friend. At just six pounds, 11 months Teddy the puppy is being hailed a hero. “He saved a …

APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore – Applegate fire joined many other local fire agencies in southern Oregon and northern California closely watching the skies today. Lightning and a red flag warning were huge concerns. NBC5 news did a ride-a-long with the Applegate Valley Fire crews. …

APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore – Firefighters’ quick work and defensible space around homes kept the Gyda Fire from making it over the ridge and causing further damage. The Harris’ weren’t home when the fire broke out. Their neighbors immediately called them, but they still …

Wildfire season is almost over. Oregon Department of Forestry lowered the public fire danger level to “low” last week. However ODF still has restrictions in place for the public until an end of season weather changing event. The fire that broke out …