Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a bipartisan package of wildfire prevention initiatives, including one that ...
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials. The ...
The road to the current map has been years in the making ... The size and number of wildfires burning across Oregon each summer has grown steadily, particularly since around 2012 and especially ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another six strike teams of water tenders are on their way from Oregon to Southern California to help battle the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Sen. Jeff Golden (D-Ashland) plans to reintroduce a bill to help wildfire-affected communities. Golden’s past attempts failed ...
Oregon's revised wildfire risk map continues to generate concerns among homeowners, despite efforts to address the potential impacts on insurance policies and property values. The map, which is a prod ...
CALIFORNIA, USA — Oregon firefighters are proving their expertise and dedication as they continue to support California in battling devastating wildfires. On Friday, during their first 24-hour ...
As more than 400 Oregon ... fires have killed at least 24 people, destroyed more than 12,300 structures and have burned at least 40,588 acres, according to news reports and CAL Fire’s Current ...
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is sending an additional six teams of firefighters to join the 300 Oregon firefighters who were sent to California on Wednesday to help fight the devastating Los ...
No Oregon fire trucks have been turned away or delayed from helping fight the wildfires in Los Angeles due to emissions tests — despite what many people have read on social media, California and ...
For updates on the fires, visit CAL Fire's Current Emergency Incidents webpage. The Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System includes more than 300 local fire agencies statewide. During emergencies ...
Cornett spoke with “All Things Considered” host Geoff Norcross about Oregon’s ability to help people with disabilities during a natural disaster, such as the deadly wildfires burning in the ...