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Oregon wildfires: Emigrant Fire grows to 16,000 acres, evac levels dropped on Flat Fire

The Flat Fire near Sisters appeared to be winding down on Aug. 29 but the Emigrant Fire continues to chew through forest south of Oakridge. The two fires are the state's largest, but a collection of ...
KTVZ

‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon

Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only growing. On ...
KOIN

Wildfire risk, volatile timber pricing threaten Oregon’s forests, study finds

Forests in the Pacific Northwest may be losing value due to wildfire risk and volatile timber pricing, according to a new ...
Yahoo

Oregon wildfires: Burdoin Fire destroys 45 structures, red flag issued in S. Oregon

The Burdoin Fire has destroyed at least 45 structures on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge and hundreds of residents remain on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order near Lyle, Wash., for a ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon wildfires: Much of Oregon under fire weather watch, red flag warnings

Much of Oregon is under fire weather watch and red flag warnings. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 29 due to thunderstorms producing abundant lightning ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon wildfire updates: Scenic Fire grows on Upper Rogue River, slowing Highway 230

Oregon’s hot weather has sparked new flames across the state. Here’s a look at the newest fires burning in Oregon. Scenic Fire grows to 83 acres, could bring delay on Highway 230 on Upper Rogue River ...
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Oregon wildfires: Emigrant Fire continues to grow, conditions expected to worsen

Over Labor Day weekend, a few smaller fires erupted, but the Emigrant Fire continues to be the main draw on Oregon wildland firefighter resources as it has grown to nearly 22,000 acres. Warm weather ...

-Arson probe opened into deadly Oregon wildfire -police chief

Arson investigators have opened a probe into the suspicious origins of a deadly Oregon wildfire that began in the town of Ashland and destroyed hundreds of homes in nearby communities, Ashland's ...
KOIN 6

Oregon’s wildfire season has cost the state $97 million in 2025, and it’s not over

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Wildfire season has cost the state of Oregon $97 million in 2025, according to the Department of Forestry. State data shows that Oregon has already seen more fires than average ...
OPB

6 ways to visualize the 2020 Labor Day fires

Find all stories in the OPB series “Labor Day fires: Five years later” here. Starting Labor Day weekend 2020, wildfires charred Oregon’s land, choked the air, and cost the state hundreds of millions ...
Talking Points Memo

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State’s Wildfire Risk Map

This story first appeared at ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. This is how ...