Fire Alert Archives

New Klamath County wildfire grows to 1,000 acres in a day

September 7, 2022 9:45 pm KTVZ News Team

A new fire, the Van Meter Fire, broke out Wednesday on Stukel Mountain, southeast of Klamath Falls, and by day’s end was estimated at 800 to 1,000…

Cedar Creek Fire triggers wider Level 3 recreation-area evacuations, including Crane Prairie Reservoir

September 7, 2022 6:04 pm KTVZ news sources

As firefighters tackle numerous new lightning-sparked fires around the High Desert, the growth of the Cedar Creek Fire by Waldo Lake, last reported…

Pacific Power sends shutoff notices to customers in six counties over Friday, Saturday fire danger

September 7, 2022 7:16 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Pacific Power has issued potential shutoff notices to customers in six Oregon counties south and west of Portland because of…

Small fire stopped in area of homeless campers off China Hat road south of Bend

September 7, 2022 11:48 am Barney Lerten

Some southern Bend residents said they were awakened late Tuesday night by the sound of propane tanks exploding from a fire in a transient camp area…

Wind, storms could spread wildfires in Oregon this week

September 6, 2022 4:57 pm Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon firefighters will face challenges this week as continued heat combines with windy and unstable conditions, possible…

‘I love a good ending’: Otis, a senior Jack Russell terrier, back home after 4 days lost in Rum Creek Fire zone

September 6, 2022 5:55 pm KTVZ news sources

Otis, a gimpy, geriatric Jack Russell terrier, is no worse for wear after surviving four days in the Whisky Creek drainage while the Rum Creek Fire…

Red flag warning: Heat, winds pushing Oregon wildfires; smoke blows into C.O. from Cedar Creek Fire

September 6, 2022 12:25 pm KTVZ news sources

Critical fire weather means no break after a busy Labor Day weekend for thousands of firefighters battling large wildfires burning across Oregon. And…

Cedar Creek Fire’s growth prompts Deschutes Forest road, trail closures; new fire fought SE of Paulina Lake

September 5, 2022 2:27 pm KTVZ news sources

The Deschutes National Forest announced a temporary area closure Monday due to increased activity on the nearly 18,000-acre Cedar Creek Fire,…

Gov. Brown invokes Conflagration Act for fast-growing NE Oregon fire, now nearly 13,000 acres

September 5, 2022 9:43 pm KTVZ news sources

Gov. Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act once again on Monday, this time in response to the Sturgill Fire burning south of the…

Sheriff: 2 dead in Northern California wildfire

September 3, 2022 10:04 pm Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press WEED, Calif. (AP) — Two people have died in a blaze that ripped through a Northern California…

No holiday for fire crews: Heat, wind push Double Creek Fire in NE Oregon to nearly 38,000 acres; other blazes grow

September 4, 2022 2:21 pm KTVZ news sources, The Associated Press

The largest of three wildfires burning in a rugged, remote area of northeast Oregon grew to nearly 38,000 acres Saturday in hot, dry and windy…

Aggressive air, ground attack stops 204-acre Cowboy Fire in Juniper Canyon; all evacuation levels dropped

September 2, 2022 4:23 pm Barney Lerten

An aggressive air and ground assault, including well over a dozen retardant drops, stopped a more than 200-acre wildfire that broke out late Friday…

State resources sent to fast-growing wildfire in remote NE Oregon as others grow around state

September 3, 2022 4:36 pm The Associated Press

IMNAHA, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to a wildfire in remote northeastern Oregon…

Flashbacks: Charred California town no stranger to wildfire

September 2, 2022 11:13 pm Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press WEED, Calif. (AP) — Her home destroyed, dog missing, and 10-year relationship with her boyfriend recently ended –…

Northern California wildfire burns homes, causes injuries

September 2, 2022 5:01 pm Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ WEED, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Northern California injured several people Friday, destroyed…

Thousands told to flee 3 towns ahead of fast-moving N. California fire; Hwy. 97 shut south of Oregon border

September 2, 2022 3:34 pm The Associated Press

Authorities say a fast-moving fire in Northern California is threatening hundreds of homes and at least 5,000 residents across three communities have…