Lightning

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Firefighting agencies from around the region have been responding to several reports of small lightning-sparked fires as a result of overnight thunderstorms in Southern Oregon. “Thankfully with this storm that passed through we had a lot of rain overnight …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Various agencies reported thousands of lightning strikes were recorded overnight Wednesday, but what actually happens when lightning strikes? Lightning is a reaction between positive and negative ions. When a cloud gets big enough, the positive charge starts to compete …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The worst of the lightning might be over but work for fire crews is just beginning. The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest service upped its personnel for this week’s lightning storm, now they’re on the lookout for smoke. “We start …

MEDFORD, Ore – In preparation for the heat and potential lightning in the forecast, fire agencies in southern Oregon are bringing in extra help. So far fire season has started off slow, but with no rain in the forecast, firefighters are preparing for …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Recent thunderstorms that swept over southwest Oregon over the weekend ended up helping firefighters for now, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. Near the end of July, the Panther Gulch Fire started in the Applegate Valley. It reached …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A fire that started while thunderstorms were coming through Klamath County remains at just over 1,300 acres Monday. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the Ward Fire started on August 9 about 18 miles southwest of Klamath Falls. …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Forest agencies are breathing a collective sigh of relief this weekend as storms passed through southern Oregon without causing any major fires. The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Service says that lightning did cause several fires. However, things were a little …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Within the past 24 hours, more than 1,700 lightning strikes hit southern Oregon and northern California. The National Weather Service said more lightning and rain is on the way. “The big winner Siskiyou County with 732 lightning strikes in the …

JACKSON CO., Ore – With lightning in the forecast, firefighters are on high alert. This all happening just days after two lightning fires sparked in the Applegate Valley. Local fire departments are bringing in extra crews and equipment just in case. Several fires …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Firefighters were preparing for what is, historically, one of the busiest weeks for lightning in the Rogue Valley. The National Weather Service said 30 years of data shows August 6 – 12 sees more lightning than any other …