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Another fire burns through central Oregon, forcing evacuations, state park closure
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the nearby residential areas, including the Crooked River ...
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Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Response with Delivery of 76 New Fire Engines Statewide
Oregon State Fire Marshal's office provides 76 new fire engines to local departments for enhanced wildfire response.
How will state fund fighting Oregon wildfires? Kicker, rainy day fund among proposals
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said June 16 she doesn't think lawmakers have the votes this session to use the kicker to fund ...
Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes as gusty winds challenge firefighters
A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon has forced hundreds of evacuations and closures of major roadways as gusty winds ...
Alder Spring Fire in central Oregon grows to 2,500 acres; Cove Palisades evacuated
The Alder Springs Fire grew to 2,500 acres by the morning of June 17 and brought evacuation orders in areas northwest of ...
In a bone-dry June, wildfires begin to stalk Washington and Oregon
A dry spring is worsening conditions east of the Cascades. Even on the west side, the Seattle area has seen no measurable ...
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Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from Oregon’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table that could meet costs ...
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Oregon DEQ talks wildfire smoke effects, minimizing your risk
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works with the Oregon Health Authority along with other local agencies ...
Oregon wildfire prompts evacuations and closes interstate in Columbia River Gorge
A wildfire in Oregon has prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of homes and the closure of nearly 20 miles of an interstate ...
‘Tiny adventurer’ fleeing wildfire runs to Oregon firefighters. See what happens
A baby deer fleeing a wildfire dashed toward firefighters in Oregon, deputies said. The young animal appeared from a burned ...
Hundreds Evacuated as Wildfire Grows in Oregon
The Rowena fire ignited Wednesday in Eastern Oregon and quickly climbed the wind-swept hillsides of the Columbia River Gorge ...
Will Oregon have enough firefighters for 2025 wildfire season?
State agencies say they’re prepared but federal capacity remains uncertain after last year's record-breaking fires stretched ...