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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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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Fire intensifies near Sisters, Oregon with wind and heat driving new activity
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire activity intensified today near Sisters, Ore., with short-range spotting occurring in the southeast part of the fire.…
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FIRE ALERT: Progress Update on Central Oregon Wildfires Released, Here’s the latest as of Saturday Evening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters in Central Oregon are actively managing multiple wildfires today as red flag warning conditions, including gusty…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Ochoco National Forest Emergency Closures Due to Wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest expanded emergency area closures yesterday at 5:00 p.m. due to critical fire activity on…
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Gov. Tina Kotek’s addresses the latest on the Akawa Butte Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek visited Central Oregon Friday to tour the Akawa Butte Fire, announcing federal approval for a Fire Management…
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek in Central Oregon as Akawa Butte Fire Becomes Nation’s Top Wildfire Priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire has been designated as the nation’s top priority wildfire, ensuring additional resources are available for…
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Community briefing planned for tonight for Prineville fires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local officials and partner agencies are scheduled to hold a community briefing on the Prineville fires at 6:00 p.m. at…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: US 97 Closed in Jefferson County due to Wildfire
UPDATE: ODOT has closed US 97 northeast of Madras due to the Ten Mile Fire JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A civil authority issued a fire warning…
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Sisters Athletic Club offers free services to Akawa Butte Fire evacuees and firefighters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Athletic Club opened its facilities today to offer free showers and Wi-Fi access to evacuees and firefighters…
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Deschutes County Home Lost in Akawa Butte Fire, Sheriff says
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has informed KTVZ News, a home in the Stevens Canyon area north of Sisters has been…
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Problem Solvers: DIY air purifiers offer affordable relief amid Central Oregon smoke from ongoing wildfires
(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold…
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Central Oregon fairgrounds provide refuge for livestock during wildfire evacuations
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place…
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Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responds to lightning strike during Thursday night storm, offers reminder for residents
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s…
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FIRE ALERT: Evacuations continue as the Akawa Butte Fire approaches Sisters
(Update: adding link to Genasys Protect, video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have elevated more…
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FIRE ALERT: Inside the Line, The Rowe Creek Complex Fire
WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting…
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FIRE ALERT: Temporary Emergency Closure Implemented for Akawa Butte Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest is temporarily closing an area east of Forest Service Road 11 on the…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT UPDATE: Akawa Butte Fire grows to more than 10,000 acres in Central Oregon
(UPDATE, 7/20/26, 10:22 pm): Akawa Butte Fire has grown to 10,391 acres; 3% contained CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire is…
Continue Reading WATCH: Community Meeting on Central Oregon Wildfires
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community meeting was held on Monday evening concerning the response to Central Oregon’s wildfires. You can watch the…
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