Category Fire
As fires smolder, eastern Oregon ranchers see years of recovery ahead
The Cow Valley Fire scorched tens of thousands of acres of rangeland in Malheur County, meaning an uncertain future for ranchers who depend on the land to graze their cattle.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are visiting emergency rooms because of the impacts of excessive heat and poor quality from wildfires. Rural and elderly Oregonians and Oregonains of color are hit hardest.
AROUND OREGON: Thunderstorms fuel growth of Malheur County mega fire
The Durkee Fire is on a rampage over eastern Oregon rangeland, covering more than 270 square miles of ground.
Salem issues burn ban through Wednesday as fire danger high
Salem fire officials on Tuesday afternoon issued a complete burn ban for the city, saying possible thunderstorms combined with dry conditions and gusting winds mean fires can spread rapidly. The ban is in effect through noon Wednesday, when fire officials will reevaluate conditions. “We’re praying…
New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover
An assessment of wildfire hazards across Oregon landscapes is getting a new name after drawing the ire of property owners previously identified as high risk.
Cause of grass fire Tuesday in Geer Park under investigation
The Salem Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire Tuesday evening that burned just under a half-acre of grass at Geer Park in southeast Salem.
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Agency officials said firefighters are hard to hire and retain, and are often left to sleep in their trucks or camp on the job due to a lack of housing.
Northwest leaders try again for more federal money for prescribed burns to prevent wildfire
Sen. Ron Wyden is seeking a third to direct hundreds of millions of federal dollars for prescribed burning to the Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
UPDATE: Man arrested, accused of setting NE Salem business ablaze
Police have arrested José Á. García, 40, on an accusation of first-degree arson after fire crews spent hours putting out a fire at the intersection of Northeast Silverton Road and Hawthorne Avenue.