OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent schemes following widespread damage from current wildfires. The agency highlighted potential scams targeting both charitable donations and essential recovery efforts like debris removal and home repairs across Oregon communities. The warnings come as the Oregon Department of Emergency
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple major wildfires in Harney County are burning across rangeland and timber, sending smoke across eastern Oregon and threatening rural highways, ranches and small communities. Together, the fires have scorched well over 300,000 acres, and incident managers say hot, dry and windy conditions are keeping crews busy on several fronts.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple wildfires burning near Prineville have merged into a larger fire now being called the Crosswhite West Fire. The Crosswhite, Brewer, Box Springs, and Green Mountain fires are now being managed together as part of the Rowe Creek Complex West Zone. Officials say the combined fire is burning over a quarter-million
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s Claire Elmer had the opportunity to provide an update on containment efforts in Crook and Wheeler Counties on FOX Weather.
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and ensure the scene was safe. The agency offered a reminder to stay alert while driving: if you notice smoke or flames coming from a vehicle, pull over
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency officials are requesting the public avoid the Burns District corrals in Burns, Ore., to ensure firefighting crews can work safely and effectively. More than 200 horses and burros are housed at the corrals, which are currently closed to the public. The corrals and surrounding areas provide nearly 65 acres of
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Monday, July 27th, firefighters are engaged in a persistent battle against the Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West Fires, which are burning near Prineville. Today marks the 13th day of the incident, with crews making progress by halting western progression and maintaining control lines north of the city. Level
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(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews are battling multiple wildfires across Central Oregon, with the Brewer Fire continuing to burn near Prineville and threatening hundreds of homes. The Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite fires are burning across a mix of terrain and land ownership, stretching resources across Crook, Jefferson, and Wheeler counties.
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PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials are inviting Central Oregon residents to a public information meeting Monday, evening to share updates on the Coyote and Henry fires and answer community questions. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 27 at 70355 SE Paulina Highway in Paulina. It is open to the public and will
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Sisters High School has served as an evacuation site for the Akawa fire for almost a week, providing shelter and resources to approximately 100 people. The Red Cross and Salvation Army are supporting evacuees, with the Red Cross operating five shelters across Central and Eastern Oregon to assist those displaced by wildfires. The Red Cross
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on Friday, July 25, for the Bench and Beachcomb Fires in Jefferson County. This action came in response to a request for assistance with life, safety and structural fire protection. The governor determined that the threat to life, safety and property from the
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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 and a residential fire on Starling Drive. The brush fire, believed to have originated from an abandoned fire in a houseless encampment, burned slightly over one acre. The residential
Continue Reading (Update: adding additional information from Akawa Butte fire official) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, July 26th: Fire crews are expected to establish full control lines around the Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, Oregon, today. This follows their efforts last night to contain new spot fires through high winds and their preparations for continued
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CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, July 26th: Stage 2 public use fire restrictions are in effect today across all Central Oregon public lands. The Ten Mile Fire, located 11 miles northeast of Madras, is listed at 4,809 acres and 36% contained due to improved mapping. The Jefferson and Wasco County Sheriff’s Offices
Continue Reading 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 acres and is 31% contained. Critical fire weather is expected today, Sunday, July 26th, 2026, with the Brewer and Crosswhite fires anticipated to merge in the southern portion of the
Continue Reading CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yesterday, on Saturday, strong winds during a Red Flag Warning caused significant growth on the Little Buck Fire, part of the Hay Creek Complex, pushing the fire south across Oregon Highway 218 near Clarno. Strong afternoon winds yesterday drove a six-mile flame front on the Little Buck Fire toward Highway 218.
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(Update: adding information from officials provided on July 26th) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are working to contain the Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West fires today as a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Strong winds and unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to amplify fire behavior. The Brewer
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Harney County Sheriff’s Office notified the public via social media that Crane High School has a half acre available for livestock evacuations due to wildfire. Water needs to be checked. The school is located at 43277 Crane Venator Ln, Crane, Oregon 97732. Harney County Sheriff can be reached at 541-573-6156.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville is providing overnight accommodations at Crook County Middle School and Crook County High School for wildfire personnel. This initiative offers a place for firefighters assigned to fires across Central Oregon to rest and recover between shifts. The district aims to support the brave firefighters
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UPDATE: Officials have just provided an updated concerning the fires burning near Warm Springs, prompting evacuation notices:Bench FireAcres: 6201Containment: 0% Beachcomb FireAcres: 2352Containment: 0% Extreme and highly active fire behavior with wind gusts up to 29 mph on Friday pushed the Bench Fire over contingency lines to the east, removing the 20% containment that had
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