wildfires

BOISE, Idaho (CNN) – President Biden said he believes climate change is impacting the wildfire season. Monday, the president spoke at a briefing at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. He warned the group that the country must immediately deal …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA/CNN) – Firefighters in the West are gearing up for a potentially dangerous week as they battle three new wildfires in California as a heatwave in the region is shaping up. It comes as the massive Caldor Fire burning in …

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Fire activity was moderate Tuesday while crews continued to battle the Devil’s Knob Complex in Douglas County. The complex is comprised of about 45 to 50 fire starts from several thunderstorms that passed over the Tiller Ranger District …

MEDFORD, Ore. – United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon is teaming up with SOREDI in giving out grants for businesses that suffered losses from the September wildfires. The agencies have more than $160,000 to help out small businesses and contractors. Those eligible …

EVIA, Greece – Firefighters and residents continued to tackle fires on Greece’s second-largest island for an eighth day Tuesday. Smoke and ash from Evia, a rugged island of forests and coves close to the Greek mainland, blocked out the sun and turned …

JOSEPHINE CO., Ore. — Rural Metro Fire Department wants you to be prepared to defend your property this fire season. It suggests cleaning gutters, sub-flooring, and attic vents of pine needles and other outdoor debris. Fire Chief, Austin Prince, says patio cushions …

OR.- Cloud cover and wetter weather is rolling into southern Oregon. While it’s hardly enough rain to put out a wildfire, the teams at the Jack and Bootleg fires are thankful for the chance to get ahead of the flames. “This is …

BOISE, ID – As firefighters work countless hours to contain massive wildfires, maintaining a consistent diet is critical. “Firefighting is very physically demanding, and it does require about 4,000 to 6,000 thousand calories per day,” Carri Bilbao, public affairs specialist with BLM …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore — The fast moving Bootleg fire has claimed at least 50 structures in Klamath county as crews race to control the flames. The Office of State Fire Marshal says seven residential homes, and 43 outbuildings were lost in the …

PHOENIX/TALENT, Ore. — This year’s fire season is off to a fast start in southern Oregon and northern California. Government officials, both local and federal, say they’re working to stay a step ahead of potential wildfires that could destroy communities. “I think …