fire season

WHITE CITY, Ore. —  Fire crews quickly put out a grass fire in White City Sunday. Firefighters received the call around 12:45 p.m. Fire District 3 and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to the 15000 block of Jones Road. The grass …

 CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — As the year’s busiest week for lightning passes, the work for crews is just beginning. “The rain initially really helped us out in keeping those fires small,” said Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District Public Information Officer …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An Oregon Department of Forestry-contracted air attack plane made an emergency landing around 6:30 p.m. Friday. According to ODF, the pilot and one passenger on board did not report any injuries and declined medical attention. It’s not known …

MEDFORD, Ore. — When you have an area that’s been hit by a wildfire, heavy rainfall is no longer it’s best friend—it’s actually its worst enemy. Southern Oregon’s largest fire thus far this summer, the Milepost 97 Fire, is 95 percent contained. While …

JACKSON CO., Ore – With lightning in the forecast, firefighters are on high alert. This all happening just days after two lightning fires sparked in the Applegate Valley. Local fire departments are bringing in extra crews and equipment just in case. Several fires …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — With the fire danger level now at “extreme,” the Oregon Department of Forestry is urging residents to be alert and aware of the restrictions, but not everyone has the same restrictions. There are two different categories of regulations, …

CANYONVILLE, Ore – After ten days of battling the Milepost 97 Fire, fire officials say the fire is completely surrounded. Now, it’s time to mop up what’s left. The MP 97 Fire near Canyonville is holding at just over 13,000 acres, with …

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 any other …

APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore. – #UPDATE: Fire crews and aircraft are currently on the scene of two lightning-caused fires that make up the Little Applegate Complex off of Little Applegate road. The Little Applegate Fire is estimated to be eight acres. An Airtanker …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire season is, no doubt, a hectic time. Flames can spark within a matter of seconds and sometimes evacuation notices are quick to follow. “Firefighters will utilize terms… that’s really the best way for them to describe what is …