Brookings, Ore.- Curry County residents displaced by the massive Chetco Bar Fire are continuing to receive help and resources from non-profit agencies and the state of Oregon. According to the American Red Cross, the shelter set up for evacuees has ...
Near Brookings, Ore. — As of Thursday morning, the Chetco Bar Fire had scorched more than 102,000 acres about five miles northeast of Brookings. Fire crews say they have areas lined, but the fire hasn’t reached it yet. The governor ...
BROOKINGS, Ore. – Thursday evening the City of Brookings declared a Level 1 Evacuation notice as the nearby Chetco Bar fire continues to grow. The USFS reports the fire is burning roughly 5.2 miles northeast of the city. Curry County ...
Curry County, Ore.- The U.S. Forest Service has released information on how the community can help support emergency workers and firefighters. The agency says it’s been overwhelmed with heartfelt notes of thanks, as well as donations. While the support is ...
Curry County, Ore.- The Chetco Bar Fire has surpassed the 100,000 acre mark. Thursday, fire officials announced the fire had grown to 102,333 acres with no containment. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain and is still about 5.2 ...
Brookings, Ore.- About 125 additional Oregon National Guard service members, along with support personnel, are scheduled to be activated in Curry County Thursday. Governor Kate Brown announced the mobilization of additional Oregon National Guard resources to support the response to ...
Brookings, Ore.- Several families at the Chetco Bar Fire lines voice concern to NBC5 News about the way in which the Forest Service has handled the fire. They say the Forest Service didn’t take action quick enough. They also feel forgotten and ...
Brookings, Ore. – The Chetco Bar fire is now the number one fire priority in the United States. At least seven homes have been destroyed by the flames. NBC5 News spoke with one of the couples who lost everything in ...
Near Brookings, Ore. — Evacuations remain in effect for the Chetco Bar Fire. An emergency shelter at Riley Creek Elementary in Gold Beach is housing those who can’t return to their homes. Chief Scott Magers is the Incident Commander representing ...
Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – The mandatory evacuation level for some areas near the Chetco Bar Fire has been reduced. The following information was issued by the USFS on August 22, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. All residences within ...