CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Despite a wet September in the Rogue Valley, Jackson and Josephine Counties are still in fire season. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the rain and cooler temperatures are still not consistent enough to make the ...
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 ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — An Oregon Department of Forestry-contracted air attack plane made an emergency landing around 6:30 p.m. Friday. According to ODF, the pilot and one passenger on board did not report any injuries and declined medical attention. It’s ...
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. ...
APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore. – #UPDATE: Fire crews and aircraft are currently on the scene of two lightning-caused fires that make up the Little Applegate Complex off of Little Applegate road. The Little Applegate Fire is estimated to be eight acres. ...
CANYONVILLE, Ore.– The Milepost 97 Fire is reaching new containment levels while holding at just around 13,000 acres. In order to keep crews fighting hard and furthering the control of the fire, food and nutrients are key in the battle ...
MEDFORD, Ore – It is late July and the skies are still clear of smoke. This time last year firefighters were battling hundreds of fires in Southern Oregon that burned thousands of acres. The Oregon Department of Forestry and the Rogue ...
SHADY COVE, Ore.— A fire near Lost Creek Lake fire in Shady cove broke out just before 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, when crews arrived, the fire was between one and 1.5 acres. They ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – If you are heading out of town this summer, an interactive map can help you keep tabs on fire restrictions. The Oregon Department of Forestry has been revamped over the last few years to make it ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Three firefighters were injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon. The Oregon Department of Forestry said one of their crews was involved in a crash on Redwood Highway (Highway 101) near Hayes Hill in Josephine County. “Three ...