LAKEVIEW, Ore. – A new wildfire detection camera has been installed on Green Mountain in Southeastern Oregon. The new camera is in thanks to the partnership between the Lakeview District of the BLM and the Oregon Hazards Lab at the ...
Spring prescribed burning in the Fremont-Winema National Forest is expected to start this month. According to the Forest Service, crews will be targeting approximately 20,000 acres across Klamath and Lake counties. Prescribed burning is completed to reduce wildfire risk to ...
OREGON – An eventful winter for Oregon’s Fire and Ice Program. It’s a partnership between the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Department of Transportation, and it’s been around for decades. Fire and Ice allows the agencies to improve ...
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Fire season and smoke can have a devastating effect on Oregon’s wine industry. During 2020 the wildfires resulted in a $3 billion loss due to damaged grapes. But a new Oregon State University project might have a ...
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES – The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially declared the end of fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties. ODF says consistent rain and new, green vegetation has allowed for all fire season regulations and Fire ...
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif.– Although fire season is winding down, hot temperatures this week are creating more fire risk. Fire officials are also starting work on a number of big projects, including prescribed burns. Cal Fire has scheduled two prescribed burns ...
AGNESS, Ore. – The Flat Fire in Curry County is now 33,817 acres and 44% contained, according to the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The fire started July 15 about two miles southeast of Agness. The Forest Service says scattered heat ...
Author: Joe Raineri (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Temperate weather held long enough in Oregon to end July with comfortable temperatures, but later this week the heat returns — and with it, increased fire danger. It’s already been a busy ...
TALENT, OREGON — It’s no secret, it’s been hot in southern Oregon and northern California. AC units have been working overtime this July! But when was the last time the air filter was changed at your home? Jeff Lents of ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Southwest Oregon District is currently in the “low” wildfire risk category, but with June 21 marking the first day of summer, it’s important to be prepared and know how to stay vigilant in fire prevention ...