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Another fire burns through central Oregon, forcing evacuations, state park closure
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the nearby residential areas, including the Crooked River ...
Breaking: Oregon Fire reported in Shasta County on June 15
A new wildfire was reported today at 2:39 a.m. in Shasta County. Oregon Fire has been burning on private land. There is no ...
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Alder Springs Fire in Central Oregon was human-caused, officials say
Officials announced Thursday that the Alder Springs Fire burning in Jefferson and Deschutes counties was human-caused. The ...
Are you ‘jonesing to fire less lethal rounds’ and ‘launch gas canisters’? Oregon State Police SWAT email misses mark
Oregon State Police tried to conceal this controversial SWAT recruitment email when The Oregonian/OregonLive requested it.
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Oregon Wildfire Response Teams Mobilize to Tackle Growing Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County
Oregon sent wildfire response teams to fight the Upper Applegate Fire, which has spread to 120 acres in Jackson County.
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Crooked River Ranch residents feel anxious optimism as Alder Springs Fire is tamed, evacuation levels drop
According to Central Oregon Fire Management, crews made substantial progress Wednesday on the more than 3,200-acre Alder ...
Fire closes Highway 126, Highway 36 junction in both directions; Level 3 evacuations issued for Mapleton residents
The Rice Road Fire is burning at the junction of Highway 126 and Highway 36 at Mapleton; a Level 3 evacuation order was ...
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Evacuation levels eased, Crooked River Ranch residents return as Alder Springs Fire containment reaches 26%
According to Central Oregon Fire Management, crews made substantial progress Wednesday on the more than 3,200-acre Alder ...
Explore Oregon Podcast: Here's what it's like to raft through a wildfire on John Day River
In this episode, host Zach Urness talks about the experience of floating through a 10,000 acre wildfire on the John Day River ...
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Upper Applegate Fire estimated 470 acres; some evacs downgraded
Applegate Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District initially responded and found a ...
Oregon wildfire updates: Upper Applegate Fire grows to 350 acres, brings evacuations
Multiple wildfires are bringing evacuation warnings across Oregon including the Upper Applegate and Alder Springs fires ...
Crews rescue two baby fawns while battling massive Oregon wildfire
WASCO COUNTY Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Two baby fawns were rescued by crews fighting a large wildfire in Wasco County last week, according to Oregon fire officials. Firefighters say a Grand Ronde crew ...