fire season

HORNBROOK, Calif. — Few know what it feels like to lose everything, whether it’s your home, possessions, memories. But for those living in Paradise, California, it’s now their reality. A local town is still going through that same process…four months after the …

PARADISE, Calif — American Red Cross volunteers from Medford and Grants Pass drove down to California yesterday. Right now, they’re setting up a warehouse to get emergency supplies to people who need them. Afterwards,  they will go to affected areas where they …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With all the fires burning in California right now, you may be wondering…could something like that happen here in November? The short answer is yes. Despite frigid overnight temperatures, fire agencies say they’re on high alert. “The conditions that …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire season is starting to wind down but that doesn’t mean we won’t see more smoke in some areas. As we transition into fall with cooler temperatures and high humidity levels, officials say it’s the time to start prescribed …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — The cause of the Stukel Fire, which started in Klamath Falls, has been identified. The wildfire started Sunday on Stukel Mountain, about four miles southwest of Olene. With the assistance of the Oregon State Police Arson Unit and …

AGNESS, Ore. — Fire officials thought they had a handle on the Western the side of the Klondike Fire burning out by Gold Beach. Fire officials say they were getting ready to send firefighters home. But that all changed yesterday. Governor Brown …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With all the rain in the forecast lately and cooler temperatures, the end of fire season is fast-approaching. But we’re not in the clear just yet. Oregon Department of Forestry says there are hotter temperatures coming up this week, …

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Fall officially begins Saturday, September 22nd, but fire season is still in effect in southern Oregon and northern California. “Wake up, there’s some dew,” pointed out Randall Baley of the Oregon Department of Forestry.  “But by mid-day, all …

Medford, Ore. – Smoke in the region seemed to be clearing up, but now the concern is that the smoke will once again flood the valley. The National Weather Service said that despite the new Delta Fire in Northern California, we shouldn’t …

Ashland, Ore. – Ashland city council put a new ordinance on hold that would classify all of the city as a fire zone. If approved it aims to reduce wildfire risk in the city. The ordinance would require any new homes or …