As temperatures drop, you might be using your fireplace more often. NBC5 News spoke with Rural Metro Fire Operations Chief, Austin Prince, about how chimney and wood stove owners can help prevent flue fires. Prince says the flue, the long ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Fire season and smoke can have a devastating effect on Oregon’s wine industry. During 2020 the wildfires resulted in a $3 billion loss due to damaged grapes. But a new Oregon State University project might have a ...

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore – A large RV fire impacted traffic on Highway 140 Friday morning. According to Klamath County Fire District 1, it happened near milepost 12 around 9:00 Friday morning. The fire district says the RV was heading west ...

ROGUE VALLEY Ore.– The OSAA is monitoring air quality across Southern Oregon as fall sports practices are already underway for many schools. According to the association’s policy on air quality, if the the AQI is above 150, schools are required ...

ASHLAND, Ore.– The Ashland School District is one of the first in our region to kick off the school year Wednesday. But wildfire smoke has limited outside activities for some students. The district opened the new Ashland Middle School, as ...

MEDFORD, Ore. – Many families in the Rogue Valley are looking for ways to get out of the house safely despite this smoke. The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon reached max capacity Tuesday as a result. The Children’s Museum said ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Public Health issued an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from fires in Northern California. Public Health says the air quality is currently in the hazardous range, meaning it’s dangerous for anyone to ...

This Healthcare with Heart features Mercy Flights Paramedic Shayla. She shares some steps we can take to reduce exposure to the unhealthy impact of wildfire smoke when it happens. Sponsored by Mercy Flights ...

 This browser does not display the video tag. MEDFORD, Ore. – Hazy skies are expected over southwest Oregon Friday as smoke from two wildfires drifts over the area. According to the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program, ...

This Healthcare with Heart features Sam, a Mercy Flights Paramedic. He shares how wildfire smoke can affect our drinking water. Watch to find out more. Sponsored by Mercy Flights ...

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