MEDFORD, Ore.– Members of the U.S. Forest Service – Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest say 2019’s summer was one of it’s most mild fire seasons in several years. While crews were at the ready in case a major fire would break-out, ...
PROSPECT, OR – The Gopher Fire burning in the Sky Lakes Wilderness is now 35% contained and remains at 354 acres. On September 5, lightning strikes sparked five small fires about 11 miles east of Prospect in the perimeter of 2008’s Middle Fork ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Firefighting agencies from around the region have been responding to several reports of small lightning-sparked fires as a result of overnight thunderstorms in Southern Oregon. “Thankfully with this storm that passed through we had a lot of ...
WHITE CITY, Ore. — Fire District 3 is introducing a new fuel reduction trailer program to help keep you and your family safe at home. Firefighters said creating a defensible space around your home is one of the most effective ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Firefighters were preparing for what is, historically, one of the busiest weeks for lightning in the Rogue Valley. The National Weather Service said 30 years of data shows August 6 – 12 sees more lightning than ...
APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore.– Southern Oregon got a little taste of what lighting can bring this weekend after two fires dubbed the Little Applegate Complex sparked in the Applegate Valley. Fire crews were quick to jump on them with resources, including ...
APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore.– Lightning strikes Sunday evening sparked two fires in the Applegate Valley that officials are calling the Little Applegate Complex. By 9 p.m., crews fully lined and were mopping up the Yale West Fire within the complex. Its ...
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore.– Several fires in the Illinois Valley Saturday had firefighters scrambling to put them out. However, it wasn’t just the fires that were causing trouble. When a fire breaks out every second is crucial. So when somebody trying to snap ...
SAMS VALLEY, Ore.– (Press Release) Windy conditions tested fire lines overnight, as crews worked to continue forward progress on the East Evans Fire, located in Sams Valley. While containment hasn’t changed, lines are holding strong, and mop-up operations will continue ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore.– (Press Release) Containment on the Milepost 97 Fire has reached 50 percent. But saying that firefighters have reached the halfway point of putting the fire out is an understatement. Hand line, dug by fire crews, and bulldozer constructed ...