Modoc County, Cal. – The second-largest fire in the nation is continuing to burn just south of the Oregon / California state line. NBC2’s Lyle Ahrens has the latest from inside the fire line of the ‘Modoc July Complex’. Fire ...
Medford, Ore. – With seven large wildfires burning in Oregon, smoke is becoming a real issue for some. While you may be tempted to run to the local hardware store to buy a dust mask for some relief, the Centers ...
Modoc County, Calif. – A wildfire complex continues to threaten a northern California community. As of August 2, the Modoc July Complex has burned over 73,000 acres of grass, brush and timber in the Modoc National Forest off Highway 395. ...
Central Point, Ore. – Crews are responding to a newly-reported fire burning in steep, rugged terrain west of the Rogue River Trail near Bear Camp. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, air and ground resources are being dispatched to ...
Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Ore. – A fire first reported on July 12 has grown to nearly 3,000 acres. The lightning-caused Chetco Bar Fire is burning in the 2002 Biscuit Fire’s burn scar on steep slopes in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness approximately 17 ...
Alturas, Calif. – Crews fighting a wildfire in northern California were pulled from the line after a marijuana grow was discovered on public land. The Modoc County Sheriff’s Office said they were made aware of the illegal grow on the ...
Medford, Ore. – Forecasters are expecting above-average temperatures across southern Oregon and northern California this week. With several wildfires still burning in the area, experts say smoke combined with excessive heat could create breathing problems for sensitive groups of people. ...
Grants Pass, Ore. – A drone spotted above a fire burning along Interstate 5 ended up grounding air operations in the area. The Oregon Department of Forestry said a powerline-related fire sparked in Grants Pass around 4:10 on July 23. ...
Central Point, Ore. – Crews with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be searching for lightning-sparked fires Wednesday. Reconnaissance aircraft with ODF’s Southwest Oregon District lifted off from their Central Point headquarters to aid with ground searches already patrolling since ...
Lakeview, Ore. – Lightning strikes are causing numerous fires in the Lakeview area. In the past 24 hours, 15 new fires have been confirmed, all originating from lighting strikes. The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) said crews are ...