Central Point, Ore. – A thick layer of smoke was seen spreading over the Rogue Valley Wednesday around noon. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the smoke was coming from a prescribed burn at the Denman Wildlife Reserve near Central ...
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, ...
Trail, Ore. — A family is relieved Wednesday night after the Rocky Road Fire came within less than a foot of their home in Trail. The Rocky Road Fire threatened 20 homes in Trail, and one of them was so ...
Jacksonville, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry and Applegate Valley Fire crews responded to a grass fire in the 2000 block of Sterling Creek Road south of Jacksonville around 2:15 Tuesday evening. Firefighters said an outbuilding was on fire when ...
Jackson County, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry wants you to be aware of fire danger. If you’re heading into the woods to camp or hunt, ODF has provided an interactive warning map. The map shows you where fire ...
Update (09/01 3:30 p.m.) — According to ODF, the Gold Canyon Fire was caused by a discarded cigarette. ———————————————————- Selma, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking help to identify the person or people who may be responsible ...
Update (08/31 3:40 p.m.) — According to ODF, the area around Wild Park Lane is being reduced to a Level One (Be Ready) evacuation level. Residents on Reeves Creek Road will remain at a level one until further notice. ——————————————- ...
Trail, Ore. — When it comes to wildfires, mopping up can mean a lot of things. A lot of people don’t know that mopping up hot spots is one of the most important parts of fighting fires. The environment for ...
Trail, Ore. — Inmates from the Jackson County Jail are spending their time on the inside – outside. Prisoners are helping fight the flames from the cleveland ridge fire. Inmates are fully certified through Rogue Community College. The program is ...
Salem, Ore. — Recent fire seasons have the Oregon Department of Forestry stretched thin. That’s according to a new audit by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. The report says ODF has been forced to spend more time fighting fires ...