JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Fire crews are currently responding to two grassfires, one north of Grants Pass and the other north of Wilderville. ODF and Rural Metro Fire are both working on an aggressive initial attack of a grassfire burning ...
WASHINGTON, D.C.– California U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa has introduced legislation in Washington to create tax breaks for residents that harden their homes against wildfires. The bill includes a grant program that would allow homeowners to get up to $10,000 for ...
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — The American Red Cross held a house fire and wildfire safety presentation at the Eagle Point Library on Tuesday called “The Pillowcase Project”. The Pillowcase Project is a preparedness education program for 3rd through 5th graders. ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry is hiring in preparation for fire season. According to their website, ODF is hiring seasonal workers such as firefighters and dispatchers, as well as external contractors. O DF public information officer ...
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 ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – A new West Medford apartment complex is in the works for Almeda Fire survivors. Casa of Oregon is partnering with community-based organization, Coalicion Fortaleza, to build a 34 unit affordable housing complex on Summit Avenue, right across ...
A new study from Oregon State University says wildfires and drought in recent years has caused billions of losses to the private timber industry. The study says wildfires and drought have caused over $11 billion in damages to the west ...
ASHLAND, Ore.- The last of two walking tours through the Ashland Watershed discussing the future of wildfire hazards ended October 24, the first tour being on October 22. Ashland Fire and Rescue asked community members for their input on wildfire ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Happy Camp Complex has been holding steady since yesterday. It’s still burning at just over 28,000 acres with 55% containment. A virtual public meeting scheduled for Tuesday was moved to Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. and will ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Command of the Smith River Complex North switched over Wednesday morning. As of the morning update, the fire is 85,501 acres with 19% containment. The new team, called the Alaska Incident Management Team will continue to ...