CHILOQUIN, Ore. — The Bray Mill Fire is burning approximately 4 miles northeast of Chiloquin, on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service – Fremont-Winema National Forest. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire was first reported around 3 ...
SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon Senator formally asked the U.S. Forest Service to explain how they plan to use a new funding source intended to restart forest fire prevention efforts in the state. According to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s (D) ...
BROOKINGS, Ore. – Federal officials are looking for the public’s opinion in regards to proposed timber harvesting in the burned-out area of the Chetco Bar Fire. The fire was started by lightning this past summer during a thunderstorm that passed ...
(CNN) – A new report says smoke from wildfires could have more impact on the atmosphere and climate then earlier thought. Researchers at Georgia Tech and NASA found that brown carbon particles from burning trees and brush are more likely ...
Asheville, North Carolina — As the fires spread in the southeast, local fire crews jumped into action and in the spirit of the season, flew across the country to help fight back. “Surprising how many fires are out here, it’s ...
Medford, Ore. — Cooler temperatures and higher humidity will bring the fire danger level down to “high” on Thursday. The Oregon Department of Forestry says some fire restrictions are still in place in Jackson and Josephine counties. No debris burning, ...
Klamath National Forest, Calif — A lightning-sparked fire in Northern California is continuing to grow. The Pony Fire is now nearly 2,100 acres, burning about 15 miles southwest of Happy Camp. The fire is burning dry brush and timber on ...
Klamath County, Ore. — 170 people are now working to put out the ‘Draw’ fire. Ken Gregor with the U.S. Forest Service said, “Today, we’re just concentrating on help securing the lines, and keeping them, keeping it in place where ...
(WESH) Florida firefighters have dubbed a bear cub rescued from a Lake County brush fire Thursday “Smokey Junior”. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials are now caring for the bear, which suffered mild burns. The fire consumed 220 acres and forced ...