wildfires

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 …

BUTTE FALLS, Ore.– New containment levels were reached on Tuesday for the Medco B Fire between Butte Falls and Prospect. Oregon Department of Forestry says that the fire is now 92 percent contained and remains at 345 acres. On its Facebook page, …

BUTTE FALLS, Ore.– The Medco B fire will soon be put to rest as crews are nearing full containment after battling flames and smoke over the weekend. While it was originally thought to be 450 acres, crew overestimated the size which is …