UPDATE: Now a new threat: Possible flash floods in Santiam fire zone


Gov. Kate Brown reviews fire damage in the Santiam Canyon on Thursday, Sept. 17, after she received a briefing from fire officials. (Office of Gov. Kate Brown photo)
UPDATE 11 a.m. Thursday: The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries warned people to be alert to potential floods and debris flows from Thursday evening into Friday morning.
“Debris flows are rapidly moving, extremely destructive landslides. They can contain boulders and logs transported in a…






