MEDFORD, Ore.– The Fire Danger Level will increase to Extreme or “red” on Monday, August 5 on lands protected by ODF in Jackson and Josephine County. The following restrictions will be in place on Monday: •The use of power saws is ...
SAMS VALLEY, Ore.– Progress continues on the news East Evans Fire that broke out Friday afternoon on East Evans Creek Road in Sams Valley. As of Saturday morning, crews were able to complete approximately 70% of the fire line and hold ...
WILLIAMS, Ore.– A new wildfire, the Panther Gulch Fire, located in the Applegate Valley continues to burn Wednesday night after sparking near Williams Tuesday evening. When residents first spotted the smoke column, many were concerned about the fire becoming as big as ...
WHITE CITY, Ore. — With wildfires burning along I-5 in southern Oregon, the Oregon Department of Transportation wants to remind people to be prepared for fire conditions before you hit the road. “A lot of people are on vacation, this ...
AZALEA, Ore. — The Milepost 97 Fire is threatening nearly 600 structures and evacuations have been issued around the surrounding area to keep people safe. Fire agencies have been working around the clock to line the MP97 Fire and get ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Smoke is settling into the Rogue Valley as the Mile Post 97 Fire burns for a third day causing air quality to bounce around from moderate to unhealthy. While many can get away from the smoke by staying ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Due to the MP 97 Fire and this evening’s air quality forecast for the region, the Britt Festival Orchestra performance scheduled for Sunday will be held indoors at the North Medford High School Auditorium. Doors will open at ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore.– Fire officials say it’s steep terrain, rocky ground, numerous dead and burning trees that are making it hard for crews to access the flames. However, the fire crews on the ground aren’t alone in taking on the MP97 Fire. ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.– A small fire near the southbound lane of I-5 just outside of Central Point shut down one lane for an hour Saturday afternoon. The one-acre fire was suppressed relatively quickly by crews after it was first reported ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Pacific Power is working on a plan to hopefully decrease wildfires this summer. The company released a map earlier this week of potential areas where it may shut off power in the event of an emergency. ...