Weed, Calif. — 2 years ago, an unattended campfire on a dry windy day became the Boles Fire, threatening Weed elementary and destroying over 150 structures, many of them homes… Retired Weed Fire Chief Darin Quigley said, “We lost the ...
Trail, Ore. — A family is relieved Wednesday night after the Rocky Road Fire came within less than a foot of their home in Trail. The Rocky Road Fire threatened 20 homes in Trail, and one of them was so ...
Ashland, Ore., — Look into the hills surrounding your home. Chances are, you’ll notice plenty of dead trees. Experts say thousands of trees are suffering from the compound effects of several drought seasons, which left them susceptible to insects. “The ...
Trail, Ore. — Multiple crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a wildland fire that burned north of Trail. The Oregon Department of Forestry said the Rocky Road Fire burned an estimated 8 to 10 acres and threatened as many as 20 ...
Douglas County, Ore. — Highway 138 near Elkton is open again after a 60-acre sparked Tuesday afternoon. The Douglas Forest Protective Association said firefighters responded to to an area along Highway 138 West near milepost 6, roughly five miles south ...
Scott Valley, Calif. — Crews are fighting a 10 to 15 acre fire in Scott Valley. Cal-Fire said the West Moffett Fire near Fort Jones is close to Highway 3 and started just over around 5:00 Monday evening. Aircraft and ...
Seiad Valley, Calif. — The Gap Fire in Northern California is continuing to near containment. Firefighters said the fire has grown to nearly 32,800 acres and is 85% contained as of Monday night. The increase in acreage is from vegetation ...
Yreka, Calif. – Cal Fire has determined the cause of the wildland fire that burned 710 acres and destroyed five residences two miles north of Yreka on August 24. According to Cal Fire, the Grade Fire was caused by an ...
Seiad Valley, Cal.- The Gap Fire, which started Saturday, Aug. 27, has now reached 25,801 acres. The fire moved quickly over the weekend, prompting new mandatory evacuations and burning at least two structures. Mandatory evacuations are in place for both ...
Hamburg, Cal.- The Gap Fire in northern California has grown to 23,896 acres and is once again forcing mandatory evacuations. The flames are 25 percent contained. Overnight, firefighters resumed working the northern perimeter and will monitor the fire as it ...