JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – As it gets closer to fire season, the Oregon Department of Forestry says it’s important to be aware of burn pile restrictions. According to ODF, people can burn in debris piles or burn barrels right now ...
ROGUE RIVER, Ore.- Rogue River is one of six Oregon communities to receive a grant from Oregon Community Trees (OCT) to boost Oregon Arbor Month celebrations. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, holding a public celebration of Arbor Day ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- A grass fire broke out the afternoon of March 14th near Tamarack Lane in Central Point. Jackson County Fire District 3 Fire Captain TJ Lockwood says they got a call reporting smoke, so both Fire District 3 ...
OREGON — ODF firefighters and resources are heading south to help with wildfires ripping through the Texas panhandle. The Oregon Department of Forestry announced on Friday that a strike team of 16 firefighters is being deployed to Amarillo, Texas as ...
OREGON – Oregon firefighters are in Kentucky and North Carolina this week helping with wildfires. Firefighters with Coos Forest Protective Agency, Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Douglas Forest Protective Association went to Kentucky and North Carolina under mutual assistance ...
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES – The Oregon Department of Forestry has officially declared the end of fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties. ODF says consistent rain and new, green vegetation has allowed for all fire season regulations and Fire ...
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry says the fire danger level on protected lands in the Southwest Oregon District decreased Friday. According to ODF, the new fire protection level is “high” and the Industrial Fire Precaution ...
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry says the Tyee Ridge Complex is currently 2,896 acres and 5% contained. ODF says firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and minimal wind but remain challenged by steep ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry says two firefighters were injured over the weekend on the Whiskey Creek Fire in Josephine County. ODF says both firefighters were treated and released at a local hospital. The Whiskey Creek Fire ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – As crews deal with multiple fires across the region, the fire danger level is set to increase in Jackson and Josephine counties. The Oregon Department of Forestry said due to dry vegetation and hot conditions, the ...