JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry says the fire danger level on protected lands in the Southwest Oregon District decreased Friday. According to ODF, the new fire protection level is “high” and the Industrial Fire Precaution ...
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry says the Tyee Ridge Complex is currently 2,896 acres and 5% contained. ODF says firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and minimal wind but remain challenged by steep ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry says two firefighters were injured over the weekend on the Whiskey Creek Fire in Josephine County. ODF says both firefighters were treated and released at a local hospital. The Whiskey Creek Fire ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – As crews deal with multiple fires across the region, the fire danger level is set to increase in Jackson and Josephine counties. The Oregon Department of Forestry said due to dry vegetation and hot conditions, the ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Fire danger levels will soon increase on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in southwest Oregon. At 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 23, the level will increase from “low” to “moderate.” The lands affected ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Fire season is about to begin on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in southwest Oregon. ODF said the agency’s 2023 fire season starts on Thursday, June 1. The fire danger level starts at ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Local Air National Guard members are preparing to fight wildfires if called upon this summer. This month, the 173rd Fighter Wing based out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls partnered with the Oregon Department of Forestry ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Three local firefighters are among a group of 22 from the Oregon Department of Forestry deploying to Canada to provide extra support in fighting wildfires. It’s through a mutual assistance agreement that allows five Northwest states and ...
MERLIN, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a vegetation fire near Merlin on Saturday. ODF said they were able to locate the fire north of Hog Creek County Park. The fire was initially estimated to be four ...
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. – After dealing with some of this year’s first fires on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land in southwest Oregon, ODF is warning about increased fire risk as temperatures rise across the region. ODF said on ...