Fire Archives

Six people displaced, several pets perish in two-alarm fire at southwest Redmond apartments

September 24, 2025 3:42 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several pets perished and six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at a southwest Redmond apartment complex early…

Crews hold Foley Ridge Fire to under 500 acres, now 40% contained; evacuation notices reduced to Level 1

September 23, 2025 1:52 pm Barney Lerten

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 360 firefighters continue to battle the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National…

More than 345,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon

More than 322,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon, far fewer than a year ago

September 23, 2025 9:43 am Kelsey Merison

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide,…

Nearly 500-acre Foley Ridge Fire still zero contained; Highway 242 closure, Level 2 evacuation notice continue

September 19, 2025 5:52 pm KTVZ

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nearly 2-week-old, lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to nearly 500…

Danger eases as fall arrives: Forest Service, BLM ending local public use fire restrictions this weekend

September 19, 2025 12:52 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and…

Foley Ridge Fire grows to 482 acres; Willamette National Forest expands closure area of trailheads, campgrounds

September 18, 2025 12:34 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to 468 acres, bringing the…

Deschutes, Jefferson County SNAP recipients get more time to claim food losses due to Flat Fire

September 16, 2025 3:32 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to extend the 10-day time…

Highway 242 closure continues near Foley Ridge Fire; Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notices issued in Lane County

September 17, 2025 2:25 pm KTVZ

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 350 firefighters continued Tuesday to battle the 437-acre Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National…

Recent rainfall prompts Oregon Department of Forestry to lower fire danger level, lift regulated use closure on two units

September 16, 2025 3:45 pm KTVZ

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be updating fire season restrictions, effective at…

Foley Ridge Fire prompts ODOT to close a 21-mile stretch of nearby state Highway 242

September 16, 2025 11:37 am Barney Lerten

McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire that broke out 10 days ago on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge has burned…

Oregon Department of Forestry: Acres burned across Oregon down significantly compared to 2024

September 16, 2025 8:49 am Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, one active large fire is burning on ODF-protected land, and seven others are burning statewide, according to the Oregon…

Janelle Bynum and lawmakers from CA & OR introduce new wildfire legislation

September 11, 2025 11:01 pm Triton Notary

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, along with other lawmakers from California and Oregon, aimed at giving wildfire victims…

Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year

September 9, 2025 7:30 am Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are…

Officials warn of high fire risk in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall

September 8, 2025 8:55 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire risk remains high in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, recent weather systems…

Central Oregon Fire says fire risk remains high despite recent rain

September 7, 2025 5:48 pm KTVZ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2025: Central Oregon — Recent weather systems across Central Oregon brought abundant lightning, strong winds,…

Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 31,000 acres

August 29, 2025 9:40 am KTVZ

(Saturday update) LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) — All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and…

FIRE ALERT: 100-Acre Wildfire burned near Culver, and right up against Highway 97

September 3, 2025 4:48 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh, Tracee Tuesday

(Update: 0948 Fire infromation and video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — At approximately 1:46 AM on Thursday, the NIFC listed the 0948 Fire as inactive,…

FIRE ALERT: Containment increases to 67% on the Flat Fire, evacuation orders lifted or downgraded

August 21, 2025 5:48 pm KTVZ - News Team

The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 67%…

Air quality advisories in Deschutes County impact outdoor activities during Labor Day weekend

August 30, 2025 3:42 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for…

Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend

August 31, 2025 6:16 pm Claire Elmer

This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…