MEDFORD, Ore. — Some of you may have noticed smoke around Roxy Ann Peak earlier this afternoon – but no worries, it was a prescribed burn. The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District says it took place approximately 4 miles ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The open burning window in Klamath County closes tomorrow at noon. Klamath County Public Health says dry conditions influenced by drought, low humidity, and wind will make burning dangerous in the next several days. It says ...
MEDFORD, Ore — While its too early to predict the upcoming 2021 fire season based on weather, local agencies are stressing the importance of safely burning with summer approaching. Oregon Department of Forestry says its seen cases of warm and ...
UPPER ROGUE AREA, Ore. — Some people have been able to return to their homes in Shady Cove, as fire crews keep the South Obenchain Fire at just over 32,000 acres. The fire remains 20% contained tonight. ODF says with ...
UPPER ROGUE AREA, Ore. — The South Obenchain Fire has burned just over 32,000 acres. The Oregon Department of Forestry says the fire is 20% contained. It says steep terrain is making it difficult for fire crews. ODF says the ...
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — The Worthington Fire past Eagle Point is just short of burning 800 acres tonight, but, it is fully-lined. Oregon Department of Forestry says the fire is now at 725 acres. It says fire crews are working ...
SOUTH MEDFORD, Ore. — Around 6 am Tuesday morning, a large burn pile caught fire next to a little league field in South Medford. The Medford Fire Department says it was originally reported as a burning tree near the Bear ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — With fire season less than two months away, fire agencies are working to reduce the risk to your home this summer. From last fall until Thursday, the Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project has conducted controlled burns on ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Temporary wood-burning stove restrictions are going into effect this Tuesday in Jackson County. Effective December 5 at 12:00 a.m., certified stoves will be allowed to burn as long as there is no smoke visible. Burning is ...
Wolf Creek, Ore.- Two people managed to escape a burning semi-truck without injury early Friday morning. According to Rural Metro Fire, several people called 911 just before 5:30 a.m. regarding a burning semi on I-5 near milepost 73. When firefighters ...