SOUTHERN OREGON — Thunderstorms crossing through the region are keeping fire crews busy this weekend. The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District says around 14 fires in its district started because of lightning Friday evening. Most areas where fires have ...
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Have you heard of a ‘Burned Area Emergency Response’ team? A group of about 20 U.S. Forest Service workers are currently assessing recently burned areas of the Tennant Fire in northern California. The BAER Team Leader, Jeff ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — One day after a frightening fire threatened homes and businesses near Medford’s airport, the investigation into the cause is well underway. The fire is completely contained, but it provided some frightening moments for people in the area. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A next-generation air tanker is helping the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District fight fires. The MD87 Next-Generation Air Tanker is on contract and temporarily calling Medford home. ODF spokesperson, Natalie Weber, says the plane can carry ...
GLIDE, Ore. — As the Jack Fire continues to burn near Glide, one business in the area is preparing for the worst if the wildfire comes its way. The Steamboat Inn located near the North Umpqua River is a historic ...
GLIDE, Ore. — Fire crews are working on lining the Jack Fire burning near Glide in the Umpqua National Forest. The fire is quickly growing and making it tough for firefighters to make a line around the fire. At this ...
DORRIS, CA. — The Tennant Fire burning near Dorris, California is now over 50% contained. The California Interagency Incident Management Team says the fire is officially 53% contained. A spokesperson says the fire has burned over 10,500 acres. Some good ...
WEED, CA. — After being evacuated from the Lava Fire, a small ranch is back home tonight. Kathy Howard, owner of Shasta Valley Ranch says people come to ride her 3 horses, bring their own horses out to ride, and ...
WHITE CITY, Ore. — Firefighters across the valley were able to get some hands-on training with a helicopter this morning. The training is part of SOWS or the Southern Oregon Wildfire School. The training focused on teaching the firefighters rotor ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Multiple agencies from across the Rogue Valley held a press conference this morning to address their concerns about this year’s fire season. 8 different agencies from fire departments to the U.S. Forest Service want to stress the ...