wildfires

MEDFORD, Ore. — Fighting fires is serious business. It takes manpower, equipment, and careful planning not just for crews on the ground, but for those flying high in the sky. “You know you get the smoke… you have a lot of radio …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Over time, doctors say exposure to harmful particulates from wildfire smoke can cause serious impacts on your health. Medical experts say the smoke is filled with a number of chemicals, from carbon monoxide to nitrous oxide. Breathing in the …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Last year’s Penninger Fire is etched in many memories. “My husband was calling me saying that we’re trying to get everything out… they’re telling us we’re going to have to evacuate, the fire’s heading toward us… it jumped …

MEDFORD, Ore. — One year after thousands of lightning strikes sparked hundreds of fires, the impact is still being felt today. The fires kicked off the worst of southern Oregon and northern California’s 2018 fire season.”It was a challenging day for everyone,” …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Pacific Power held their first meeting on Tuesday night to share with the public their plan to prevent a wildfire from starting because of utilities. Tuesday night the utility company introduced to the public several new practices aimed …

MEDFORD, Ore.– State and federal forest service agencies met with Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in Medford Wednesday morning to discuss a variety of topics for fire preparation and an update on this year’s wildfire season. “I don’t want to see, particularly …

Fourth of July is coming up and that means fireworks. But before sparks go flying, local fire and law enforcement agencies want to remind you to “keep it legal and keep it safe.” Fire District 3 held its annual “Firework Safety Demonstration” …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Ray Egbert says he’s had a number of people stop by his Medford exhaust shop, “J & L Muffler,” with the same problem during fire season… a catalytic converter that’s no longer working. If you don’t know what a catalytic converter …

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. — It was a moment Cave Junction resident, Diane Hailey, says she’ll never forget. “The sound and knowing what’s happening,” she said. “I don’t even need to see it. I know what’s occurring. And I know it’s this huge …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore.– Jackson County Emergency Management is reminding everyone of the importance of alert systems as we move closer to fire season. After last years deadly wildfire in Paradise, California, it’s important to know where to get quick and up to date …