wildfire season

Medford, Ore. —  In Wednesday’s Fire Danger Red report, a storm is making its way through the region and it’s bringing the potential for fires. The storm began passing through the Rogue Valley this afternoon. With thunderstorms, comes the potential for lightning. Which …

Medford, Ore. — Strike crews from throughout southern Oregon were demobilized earlier this week. Now, we’re hearing about the conditions they faced. Fire crews get sent out to different fires all the time. Some close, some far. So why is this strike team …

Medford, Ore. — Congressman Greg Walden was in Medford Friday to discuss the impacts this wildfire season has had on the region, and what can be done at the federal level to address it. He says current policy isn’t working, and it’s time …

West Fork Indigo Creek, Ore. — A new fire is burning near the Chetco Bar Fire. According to the US Forest Service, the Indigo Fire started up Monday, and is approximately 134 acres in size. USFS said the Indigo Fire is burning …

GLIDE, Ore. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s office is asking residents of Dry Creek, Last Chance RV Park and Illahee Rd. to leave now. Crews say approximately 20 – 30 families are impacted. The Red Cross set up a shelter at Glide …

Shady Cove, Ore.-  Wildfires and hazy skies are impacting summer activities across the Rogue Valley. However, those fires in the Rogue Valley don’t seem to be stopping rafters this summer. After the Flounce Fire started late Monday evening, the sky was incredibly smokey …

PROSPECT, Ore. –  Firefighters are pretty confident lightning started the Flounce Fire, which began around 5 p.m. on Monday.  The Flounce Fire is located about 2 miles north of Lost Creek Lake.  It initially burned 10 acres, then it grew consuming more …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Crews are working quickly on a fire that started Monday afternoon at Emigrant Lake. It’s burning on the east side of the lake, opposite from the day use area and campground. Three acres burned and crews have it fully lined. …

Medford, Ore. – Firefighting agencies from around the region are gearing up for  fire season. The official start is this Sunday, and restrictions will be going into effect. All of our regions’ fire agencies always work together each year to make sure …

Yreka, Calif. – Monday marked the official start of fire season in Siskiyou County. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said it’s ready for anything the season brings. CAL FIRE and the Klamath National Forest held a meeting Wednesday to …