Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – One of the northern-most redwood groves in the United States was damaged in the Chetco Bar Fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Officials stated on Saturday about 25% of a redwood grove in ...
Salem, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown plans to head to Brookings for a “listening session” for those affected by wildfires. The session is one of two appearances the governor will make to hear from business owners, employees and local ...
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Following recent wet weather, the Chetco Bar Fire stands at 94% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Firefighters made good progress during the past week strengthening lines around the fire burning northeast of ...
Josephine County, Ore. – After all Chetco Bar Fire evacuation notices in Curry County were lifted Monday, Josephine County followed suit. On September 20, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office issued the following letter: Based on current weather and fire behavior, ...
Gold Beach, Ore. – All evacuation orders issued in Curry County due to the Chetco Bar Fire have been lifted, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Level 2 (get set) evacuation notices are still in effect for some residents ...
West Fork Indigo Creek, Ore. — A new fire is burning near the Chetco Bar Fire. According to the US Forest Service, the Indigo Fire started up Monday, and is approximately 134 acres in size. USFS said the Indigo Fire ...
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Crews fighting the Chetco Bar Fire plan to take advantage of favorable weather conditions while they work to contain and hold the fire line near high-value areas. According to the U.S. Forest Service, Tuesday ...
Medford, Ore. — More than 500,000 acres of forest has burned this fire season in Oregon. The evacuations, smoke, and devastation have caught the attention of state and national leaders. A bill has been passed in the U.S. Senate to ...
Curry County, Ore. – Curry County Sheriff John Ward announced some residents under by a mandatory evacuation order due to the Chetco Bar Fire can now return to their homes. According to the sheriff, Curry County residents outside the fire ...
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Thursday’s wet weather helped reduce fire activity on parts of the Chetco Bar Fire, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Crews were able to move closer to the fire’s edge and build more ...