WASHINGTON, D.C. – The government approved an amendment to Oregon’s Major Disaster Declaration that will allow federal reimbursement for debris removal. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said on October 5, a “Category A” disaster was authorized in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, ...

JACKSON CO., Or.- The Red Cross is working to transition people out of the Jackson County Expo Center into safer sheltering options. Evacuees from the Almeda and South Obenchain fires gathered at the Expo for shelter and resources when the ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Dry, windy weather conditions Monday didn’t cause any flare-ups in a fire that once threatened several Jackson County communities. The South Obenchain Fire started on September 8 about five miles east of Eagle Point. A day ...

UPPER ROGUE AREA — Over 30 homes were destroyed in the South Obenchain Fire, according to ODF. The agency says 33 homes and 56 minor structures were lost. Minor structures are considered barns, shops and sheds. A majority of the ...

MEDFORD, Ore. – Starting Monday, Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity will be collecting furniture donations for fire victims. The nonprofit says the items need to be in “very good condition.” The following furniture is currently being accepted: Dressers Couches Recliners ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A fire that threatened the communities of Butte Falls, Trail, and Shady Cove is almost completely contained. The South Obenchain Fire started on September 8 about five miles east of Eagle Point. It eventually grew to ...

EAGLE POINT, Or.- After more than two weeks of hard work, the South Obenchain fire is 90 percent contained. Fire crews built roughly 91 miles of fire lines in an effort to stop the fire. The Incident Management Team says ...

MEDFORD, Ore. – Over two weeks after the Almeda Fire swept through Talent and Phoenix, county officials are opening a “Multi-Agency Resource Center” (MARC) to help local wildfire victims. The Medford School District is partnering with Jackson County to host ...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A fire that once threatened numerous communities, particularly Butte Falls, is in the mop-up phase. On the morning of September 21, the South Obenchain Fire covered an estimated 32,671 acres and was 65% contained. All perimeters ...

EAGLE POINT, Ore. – Two men claim they were never warned that the South Obenchain fire was approaching their rural Eagle Point home last week. They say their homes burned to the ground. Eagle Point men, Preston Wamsley and Fred ...

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