Illinois Valley Fire District

Medford, Ore. — Strike crews from throughout southern Oregon were demobilized earlier this week. Now, we’re hearing about the conditions they faced. Fire crews get sent out to different fires all the time. Some close, some far. So why is this strike team …

O’Brien, Ore.- llinois Valley Fire District says wildfire season took a dangerous turn for its’ crews this weekend. It wasn’t the flames that put them at risk, it was someone firing a gun. Illinois Valley Fire District representatives say for the time being …

Cave Junction, Ore.- The Illinois Valley Fire District is warning residents scammers are going door to door in the Illinois Valley identifying themselves as a fire marshal and telling people they need to immediately evacuate. IFVD believes the scammers may be doing …

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Ore. – Extreme fire behavior is expected for the Chetco Bar Fire burning near Brookings. In a Friday morning update, the U.S. Forest Service said significant perimeter growth is expected due to weather conditions. The Chetco Bar Fire …

UPDATE (11:37 p.m.): Evacuation order expanded on Chetco Bar fire to include Winchuck River Road east of and include Peavine Ridge Road. This is a for a Level 2 Evacuation (be ready) and the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest wants residents to …

Cave Junction, Ore. — Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies were able to stop a fire in its tracks yesterday evening. NBC5 News was there as flames burned a Cave Junction salvage yard and ten acres of surrounding grassland. At one point, …

Grants Pass, Ore. —  Crews from multiple fire agencies are training near the Rogue Community College campus in Grants Pass this week. It’s part of an annual training exercise to best prepare agencies for responding to large-scale emergencies like a natural disaster, …

Illinois Valley, Ore.- Law enforcement agencies were called to the Illinois River Thursday afternoon after a hiker discovered a body. According to the Illinois Valley Fire District, the hiker was walking along the river about five miles from the Snailback Falls trail …

Josephine Co., Ore. — Illinois Valley Fire Distrct Chief Dennis Hoke is thanking his community tonight. The Illinois Valley Fire District was asking voters to approve a 5 year levy of 50 cents per thousand dollars of a home’s assessed value in order to hire …

Cave Junction, Ore. —  A thief hit the Illinois Valley Fire Department. Fire crews said someone took more than $8,000 worth of rescue equipment. The theft happened Sunday. Illinois Valley Fire District said they were going through a daily inventory check when they …