Medford, Ore. — A quickly spreading wildfire prompted a response from multiple agencies Friday afternoon, as crews worked to contain the blaze burning on the outskirts of Medford. The fire brought out nearly 20 engines and a bulldozer to Crater ...
Lake Isabella, Calif. (NBC News) — A wall of fire is on the move in kern county where the smoky haze can be seen for miles. Authorities say three firefighters have been injured fighting the Erskine Fire, which tore through ...
Central Point, Ore. — Wildland firefighters got some hands-on training Thursday before wildfire season really kicks off. The Oregon Department of Forestry, alongside Fire District 3, set nearly two-dozen acres of grass on fire as part of a training exercise ...
(KSBY) — As the “Sherpa” wildfire burning in California’s Refugio Canyon area continued to grow on Thursday, fire bosses hoped firefighting aircraft would be able to help prevent the blaze from moving east. “They’re working on painting the ridgeline with ...
Klamath National Forest, Calif — A lightning-sparked fire in Northern California is continuing to grow. The Pony Fire is now nearly 2,100 acres, burning about 15 miles southwest of Happy Camp. The fire is burning dry brush and timber on ...
Sister, Ore. (KPTV) — More than 900 homes are being threatened by the Akawana Fire in Central Oregon. Fire officials said the fire started on Tuesday after a lightning strike. Hundreds of firefighters are currently working to put it out. ...
Klamath National Forest, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Northern California that’s grown to more than 550 acres overnight. Officials say the Pony Fire was ignited by lighting on Monday. It’s located about 15 miles southwest of Happy ...
Douglas County, Ore. — Firefighters have already been hard at work this year, but today marks the official start to fire season in Douglas County. The Douglas Forest Protective Association says the official start means new restrictions are now in ...
Klamath County, Ore. — 170 people are now working to put out the ‘Draw’ fire. Ken Gregor with the U.S. Forest Service said, “Today, we’re just concentrating on help securing the lines, and keeping them, keeping it in place where ...
Central Point, Ore. — Just days into fire season crews are already getting their fair share of action. Between lightning storms at the start of the week and extreme heat, the Oregon Department of Forestry said this season is off ...