Fire Alert: Crook County Wildfires
Fire: Coyote FireAcres: 17,448Containment: 89%Evacuations: Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Henry FireAcres: 29,888.5Containment: 97%Evacuations: Level 2 |…
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Fire Alert: Deschutes County Wildfires
Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,491Containment: 99%Fire: Hidden Forest FireAcres: 50Containment: N/A 🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate.…
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Fire Alert: Harney County Wildfires
Fire: Bald Mtn FireAcres: 76,134Containment: 55%Evacuations: Level 1 Fire: Coleman Creek FireAcres: 309,803Containment: 76%Evacuations: Level 3 |…
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Fire Alert: Jefferson County Wildfires
Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,491Containment: 99% Fire: Bench FireAcres: 67,079.5Containment: 84% Fire: Rowe Creek ComplexAcres:…
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Fire Alert: Evacuation Levels
🟢 Level 1 – BE READY to evacuate. Be aware of danger in the area. Stay informed: Sign up for emergency alerts with your…
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FIRE ALERT: Crescent Butte Fire burns 80 acres in Klamath County
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire near Crescent in Klamath County, where smoke was visible from the area. The…
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FIRE ALERT: Hidden Forest Fire Burning in Southern Deschutes County, Evacuation Orders Implemented
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these…
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Fire restrictions remain in effect on Oregon and Washington BLM lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as wildfire activity continues. BLM…
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Wildfire staffing grant helps Crooked River Ranch Fire balance local calls with statewide deployments
(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across…
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Highway 26 closed near Prineville due to wildfire operations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, Highway 26 is closed east of Prineville to wildfire operations. Only emergency personnel are allowed…
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Could Spokane-style fire spread happen in Central Oregon?
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wind-driven wildfire complex in Spokane has forced about 65,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 homes and…
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‘Particularly dangerous weather’: Round Butte Fire quickly reaches 1,039 acres in Jefferson County
(Update: adding comments from fire official, updates, and video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Round Butte Fire is one of the newest of several…
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Update: Oregon State Marine Board Provides Update Concerning Lake Billy Chinook Recreational Guidelines
UPDATE: The Oregon State Marine Board has updated their guidance concerning Lake Billy Chinook, below is their updated press release. CORRECTION:…
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Levy and Breese-Iverson demand equal federal support for Oregon towns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved emergency funding for the Akawa Butte Fire while denying assistance for two…
Continue Reading Relocation plans underway for wildfire victims near Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Fairgrounds began coordinating the relocation of wildfire evacuees and their livestock Wednesday to…
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Harney County wildfires threaten highways; out-of-stage agenices, local crews and volunteers dig in
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple major wildfires in Harney County are burning across rangeland and timber, sending smoke across eastern Oregon…
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Multiple wildfires have merged as crews now battle the Crosswhite West fire near Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple wildfires burning near Prineville have merged into a larger fire now being called the Crosswhite West Fire. The…
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Central Oregon wildfires draw national and international attention
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s…
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Crooked River Ranch responders extinguish vehicle fire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked…
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Emergency crews take control of Burns District corrals to protect animals
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency officials are requesting the public avoid the Burns District corrals in Burns, Ore., to ensure firefighting crews can…
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