UPDATED AS OF 7:45 P.M. 8/16 SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – Wildfires are triggering evacuation orders in Northern California. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday night, the “Head Fire” led to the following evacuation orders: Zone SIS-1236 (south ...
MAUI, Hawaii (NBC) – The death toll now stands at 55 in what officials are calling the largest natural disaster Hawaii has ever experienced. The deadly fires are now mostly contained, but the rebuilding process could take years. President Biden ...
Author: Kyle Iboshi (KGW) TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (KGW) — When there’s a fire in Oregon, it’s often a volunteer firefighter who shows up. 94% of all fire departments in Oregon are either all-volunteer or a combination of paid and volunteer ...
CURRY COUNTY, Ore. – Growth of the Flat Fire burning in Curry County has slowed over the past few days. The fire started July 15 about two miles southeast of Agness. Since then, it’s grown to 33,811 acres in size. ...
LAHAINA, Hawaii (CNN) – A number of residents of Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island are being evacuated due to severe weather. According to state officials, wildfires that could be made worse by Hurricane Dora’s approach are posing a significant threat ...
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (NBC) – Three people were killed Sunday after two firefighting helicopters collided in southern California while fighting a blaze in Riverside County. CAL FIRE officials say that after the helicopters collided in mid-air, one was able to ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A pair of C-130 Hercules cargo planes are heading to southern Oregon to help fight wildfires. The U.S. Air Force said the C-130s are equipped with what’s known as “Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems,” or “MAFFS.” The ...
This browser does not display the video tag. MEDFORD, Ore. – Hazy skies are expected over southwest Oregon Friday as smoke from two wildfires drifts over the area. According to the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program, ...
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 ...
BONANZA, Ore. – Progress is being made against the Golden Fire in Klamath County, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. The Golden Fire north of Bonanza was first reported on the afternoon of July 22, 2023. Since then, it’s grown ...