Category Fire
Oregon House Republicans target forests for wildfire reform as grass and shrubland burns
Three prominent Republicans are calling for legislative action on wildfire policy that targets scaling back forest conservation and logging restrictions.
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows
A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey looked at how wildfires impact mercury concentrations in headwater streams in Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
Wildfires hammer carefully balanced sagebrush ecosystems in Malheur County
While fire is a natural part of sagebrush rangeland, the frequency and intensity of fires has increased, disrupting wildlife who rely on the range for survival.
OHSU study finds unhealthy air quality from wildfires can affect fertility treatments
The study indicates that providers might want to delay in vitro fertilization treatments during periods of poor air quality, especially for high-risk patients, the researchers said.
Volunteer rangeland crews play pivotal role in local firefighting efforts
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations have helped battle megafires in eastern Oregon, deploying dozens of volunteers, tractors, fire trucks and other machinery.
Two Marion County firefighters injured while driving to aid on wildfire
A brush truck carrying two Marion County Fire District 1 firefighters rolled early Wednesday morning near Baker City, causing non-life-threatening injuries. The firefighters were traveling to help fight the Town Gulch Fire.
Grass fire closes Wallace Marine Park, woman cited for arson
Wallace Marine Park was closed for about two hours after witnesses reported hearing propane
Oregon leaders call for federal aid for farmers and ranchers impacted by summer wildfires
Gov. Tina Kotek is seeking a federal disaster declaration for 23 Oregon counties, which would allow farmers and ranchers access to assistance programs and loans.
Oregon on track to set new wildfire record for acreage burned
The season has likely not peaked and already 1.3 million acres have been blackened and several dozen homes destroyed.