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.
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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.
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.
Fire and smoke map
This interactive map allows you to see where fires are burning and the latest smoke outlooks. Click on a marker on the map to see more information.
Resources
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.
Recursos
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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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.
Oregon lawmakers approve measure to help pay for wildfire prevention
The measure, House Bill 3940, would tax oral nicotine products and tap the interest on Oregon’s rainy day savings account and put the money toward wildfire mitigation.
As the flames die down, Rowena residents determine what’s next
Last week, the fire destroyed 56 homes in the unincorporated community of Rowena, outside The Dalles. There’s a long road ahead as it recovers from the blaze.
Upper Applegate Fire prompts evacuations, grows over 300 acres
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders Wednesday after a fast-growing wildfire broke out in Southern Oregon.
