SCAM ALERT: Oregon warns of wildfire scams targeting donations and recovery efforts
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent schemes following widespread damage…
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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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Officials provide update as crews battle Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West fires near Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Monday, July 27th, firefighters are engaged in a persistent battle against the Brewer, Green Mountain, and…
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Central Oregon faces extreme fire behavior as Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite wildfires impact Crook County
(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews are battling multiple wildfires across Central Oregon, with the Brewer Fire continuing…
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Fire officials to host public meeting on Coyote and Henry fires near Paulina; KTVZ to stream live
PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials are inviting Central Oregon residents to a public information meeting Monday, evening to share updates on the…
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Volunteers support wildfire evacuees at Sisters High School
Sisters High School has served as an evacuation site for the Akawa fire for almost a week, providing shelter and resources to approximately 100…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Emergency Conflagration Act Initiated for Fires in Jefferson County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on Friday, July 25, for the Bench and Beachcomb Fires in Jefferson…
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Emergency crews battle two separate fires in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate fires kept Bend emergency crews busy today, including a brush fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Road…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Deschutes County reduces evacuation levels for Akawa Butte Fire, Level 3 still in place for some areas
(Update: adding additional information from Akawa Butte fire official) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, July 26th: Fire crews are expected to…
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Central Oregon Fire provides update on efforts and conditions for multiple wildfires in region
CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, July 26th: Stage 2 public use fire restrictions are in effect today across all Central Oregon public…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Update on Rowe Creek Complex wildfire near Fossil
FOSSIL, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex wildfire, which started on July 15th, 2026, due to lightning near Fossil, Oregon, has grown to 208,759…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Little Buck Fire jumps Highway 218 near Clarno amid Red Flag Warning
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yesterday, on Saturday, strong winds during a Red Flag Warning caused significant growth on the Little Buck Fire, part of the…
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Officials provide update on Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West Fires
(Update: adding information from officials provided on July 26th) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are working to contain the Brewer, Green…
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Crane High School opens for livestock evacuations in Harney County
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Harney County Sheriff’s Office notified the public via social media that Crane High School has a half acre available…
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Crook County schools open doors to wildfire crews battling Central Oregon fires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville is providing overnight accommodations at Crook County Middle School and…
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BREAKING NEWS: Evacuation Alert issued for Warm Springs Agency due to Bench Fire, Police say
UPDATE: Officials have just provided an updated concerning the fires burning near Warm Springs, prompting evacuation notices:Bench FireAcres:…
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