Interstate 84 closed in eastern Oregon due to wildfire smoke
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — Transportation officials said Tuesday evening that Interstate 84 is closed near the border of Oregon and Idaho because of…
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WA wildfire prompts evacuations for people in 50 homes
SOAP LAKE, Wash. (AP) — People in about 50 homes near a wildfire in central Washington were told by law enforcement to leave their homes…
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Oregon’s new wildland-urban interface, statewide wildfire risk map to be available Thursday
The wildland-urban interface and statewide wildfire risk map will be available through the Oregon Explorer online tool on Thursday, as required by…
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Independence Day is for freedom, fun – not forest fires; Forest Service has some reminders
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Independence Day should be a holiday marked by freedom and fun – not forest fires, the U.S. Forest Service reminded…
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Warm Springs welcomes disaster response team’s help to reduce fire risk near museum, casino, Hwy. 26
Team Rubicon crews at the Museum at Warm Springs were cutting down trees, trimming branches, clearing brush and doing overall fuel reduction and fire…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry says other areas of Central Oregon District will enter fire season next Monday
More restrictions take effect July 1 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dalles and John Day units of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon…
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Labor shortage compounds federal firefighters’ staffing woes
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Firefighter groups are applauding the Biden administration’s steps to raise pay but warn…
Continue Reading Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for…
Continue ReadingWildfire in southern New Jersey grows to about 12,000 acres
By Michelle Watson and Susannah Cullinane, CNN A wildfire in southern New Jersey grew to at least 12,000 acres in size on Monday and is 70%…
Continue ReadingContreras Fire grows to more than 20,000 acres in southern Arizona, putting nearby residents on alert
KGUN, KITT PEAK OBSERVATORY, CNN By Michelle Watson and Susannah Cullinane, CNN The Contreras Fire burning in southern Arizona has grown to 20,360…
Continue Reading4 buildings at observatory in Arizona lost in wildfire
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Four non-scientific buildings at the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson have been lost in a wildfire, but…
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US adds $103M for wildfire hazards and land rehabilitation
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. is adding $103 million this year for wildfire risk reduction and burned-area…
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New state panel aims to expand, improve vital camera-based wildfire detection system
Oregon is experiencing increasingly extreme fire seasons, with devastating impacts. Keeping fires small is critical to protecting Oregonians, their…
Continue ReadingAs Arizona’s Pipeline Fire burns nearly 23,000 acres, officials consider closing Coconino National Forest
By Joe Sutton, CNN As Arizona’s Pipeline Fire has scorched nearly 23,000 acres, officials are discussing the possibility of closing the…
Continue ReadingOfficials go door-to-door for mandatory evacuations after fire expands in Southern California’s Angeles National Forest
By Joe Sutton and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Mandatory evacuations are in place after a wildfire expanded steadily in Southern California’s…
Continue Reading Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s Prineville-Sisters Unit to enter fire season Monday, imposing bans, restrictions, rules
The Prineville-Sisters Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will enter fire season at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 13,…
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Protect your home now from wildfire, with defensible space
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has resources available to help keep fire away the…
Continue Reading Two C.O. debris burns doused after spreading; Oregon Dept. of Forestry reminds public of restrictions
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two wildfires reported Wednesday within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Prineville-Sisters Unit were related to…
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As summer nears, Pacific Power offers tips to prepare for wildfire season, plans upcoming webinar
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As weather transitions to summer, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for wildfire season. Fire-weather…
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Oregon emergency managers offer evacuation best practices to stay safe during wildfire season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — To close out Wildfire Awareness Month, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management is offering simple actions and resources…
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