Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Wasco County fugitive on a warrant for failing to appear in court on an arson charge, accused…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly two weeks after lightning sparked a rash of fires in the Cascades and points east, the more than 450 firefighters…
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After close consultation with fire management officials, the Ochoco National Forest said Wednesday it has reduced the…
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(Update: Wednesday’s fire update, containment at 84%) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following significant progress in firefighting efforts, the Ochoco…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — No evacuation notices remain in place, but area closures are still in effect as hundreds of firefighters continue mop-up work,…
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — This summer, the Darlene 3 and Jackpine fires near La Pine shone a spotlight on the negative effects of long-term…
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With the continued recent success of fire operations and improved conditions, and at the advice of fire managers, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 7,700 firefighters are still working on the 20 large fires still burning across Oregon, but Oregon Department of…
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Redmond police sought the public’s help Monday and have stepped up surveillance while they look for a male suspect in a string of fires…
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About 800 firefighters kept busy in Sunday’s cool, cloudy weather building and securing containment lines and conducting burnout operations on the…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Saturday it has updated and decreased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the…
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Continued progress on the Little Lava Fire led to some reduced evacuation levels for nearby residents and businesses on Friday, with Mt. Bachelor…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it has updated and enlarged two temporary emergency fire closure areas on the…
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Mt. Bachelor, which evacuated and halted fall operations when the Backside Fire arose west of the resort last weekend, will hold off until at least…
Continue Reading After five days of the Little Lava Fire racing across 10,000 acres and advancing miles a day toward populated areas, evacuation zones are being held…
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The cooler, wetter weather has given firefighters on the previously fast-moving Little Lava Fire the upper hand, and that means downgraded or lifted…
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – It was standing room only Wednesday night at Three Rivers Elementary School as hundreds of concerned residents were eager…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for the following areas due to smoke…
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)Â –Â The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized resources to the Service Fire in Wheeler County overnight as the fire, pushed by gusty…
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In coordination with the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Ochoco National Forest is expanding the Maury Mountains…
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