GRANTS PASS, Ore— Multiple firefighting agencies in Josephine County came together early Monday morning to prepare for wildfire season. The Grants Pass Wildland Fire Readiness Drill included Grants Pass Fire Rescue, Rural Metro Fire Department, Rogue River Fire District, Illinois ...
WHITE CITY, Ore. — Fire protection agencies across southwest Oregon will host a wildfire school this weekend. The annual event is held every year in preparation for the fire season. The hope is to improve interagency coordination and ensure safety ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon got some much needed rain in the valley over the weekend, but it brought lightning with it. The Oregon Department of Forestry says there were over 200 lightning strikes in southwest Oregon. ODF said that ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry – Southwest District made an official announcement this morning. The start dates for fire season in southwest Oregon the last 5 years have been in June. A spokesperson for ODF says it’s ...
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry says the fire burned roughly 20 acres near Shangrila Lane close to East Evans Creek Road Tuesday afternoon. Along with crews on the ground, 3 helicopters worked to put out flames. ...
MEDFORD, Ore.— Many people are enjoying the dry conditions and warm temperatures but it could be problematic when it comes to fire season. According to Brian Ballou, PIO for Oregon Department of Forestry, they’re looking at the possibility of an ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– As summer months are closing in, forest services are gearing up for what may be a unique fire season. State and federal officials are looking at how to combat wildfires if coronavirus is still an issue this summer. ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Some seasonal employees that fight fires in the summer for the Oregon Department of Forestry are working to keep roads clear for the Oregon Department of Transportation. The statewide program “Fire and Ice” has been around since ...
HUGO, Ore.– Multiple spot fires were seen sprouting up near Hugo as crews continued to work on a fire that broke out Saturday night. The Quartz Creek Fire has currently burned 11 acres according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – On October 1, the 2019 fire season will be over on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine Counties. ODF said recent cool weather and rains helped bring an end to ...