Conflagration declared as Highland Fire forces evacuations near Prineville
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Highland Fire on Saturday night — her fifth time doing so this year.
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Resources for Oregon firefighters have restrained early-season wildfires but may not last long
Hundreds of fires have been quickly contained thanks to early-season support, but officials warn growing demand could stretch resources thin.
Lightning sparks 72 wildfires across Southern Oregon
Severe lightning storms Monday night sparked 72 wildfires of varying sizes across Jackson and Josephine counties in southern Oregon on Tuesday.
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Putting your wildfire evacuation plan together
Wildfires can break out at a moment’s notice and spread quickly into communities, causing significant damage and even death.
How to prepare for wildfire smoke
Oregonians should be prepared for poor air quality and possibly evacuations as wildfire season ramps up. Here's what to know.
Fire season glossary: Important wildfire terms and their definitions
Firefighting speak and jargon are hard to sift through when trying to stay informed on wildfires and their characteristics. This glossary provides a list of official fire-related terms and their definitions.
How to defend your home from a wildfire
As wildfire frequency grows in the Pacific Northwest, organizations and agencies are sharing guidelines for how to protect your home from approaching fires, and how to prevent their spread.
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Recursos en caso de incendios forestales: plan de evacuación, kit de emergencia y comprensión de los niveles de evacuación
Recientemente, varios estados, incluyendo Oregón, han registrado incendios forestales sin precedentes, con millones de hectáreas quemadas cada año.
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Cold Springs Fire breaks out in Umatilla County’s Hat Rock area
Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuation orders have been downgraded near a wildfire in Umatilla County.
Burn bans in effect across Oregon during dry conditions, high temperatures
Oregon officials are urging residents to take extra precautions this week amid high heat and dry conditions. Numerous brush fires have already scorched multiple acres across the state.
Wildfire danger is rising in Oregon. Here’s how to prepare for safe evacuation
Being prepared can save lives, reduce panic, and help you and your loved ones act quickly and safely when time is critical. Here are some essential tips to help you get ready in case an evacuation becomes necessary.
One rookie steps up as the Nez Perce wildfire crew grays
Farrell Hayes represents something that veteran firefighters say is harder to come by these days: a young person who wants to get involved in firefighting.
Union Pacific Railroad train sparked the Rowena Fire, lawsuit alleges
A Wasco County couple is suing Union Pacific Railroad for allegedly starting the Rowena Fire that destroyed over 50 homes outside The Dalles this month.
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map
The measure passed the state House with just one vote against Tuesday, after passing the state Senate unanimously in April.
