Category Public Safety
Extraordinary video shows devastation in the community of Detroit
United Methodist Church is backed by the cast of smoke-filled skies in Salem on Tuesday, Sept. 8. A long camera exposure causes the long light streaks from passing cars. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) NOTE: The videos aren’t displaying on some browsers properly. You can see them…
Oregon facing historic loss of life from wildfires, Gov. Kate Brown says
Traffic moving on Front Street in Salem leaves trails of light streaks caused by a long camera exposure. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Gov. Kate Brown warned Oregonians on Wednesday to expect the greatest loss of life to wildfires in the state’s history. The governor provided no…
PHOTOS: Aumsville residents prepare for evacuation as Santiam Canyon wildfires continue burning
Scott Johnson and wife Mindy discuss their imminent evacuation from their home in Aumsville on Tuesday, September 8. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The sky in Aumsville shifted from burnt orange to a dark red on Tuesday, as residents prepared to possibly leave their homes. A wildfire…
UPDATE: Winds forecast to shift to the south on Wednesday, no new evacuations reported overnight
This is the most recent map available from authorities showing the extent of the Santiam Fire. The red dots represent fire hot spots detected overnight by satellite. (Northwest Interagency Coordination Center) EVACUATIONS: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t listed any updates to evacuation zones from…
VIDEO: Wildfire lines the streets of Mill City
A video captured by a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy show Mill City burned on both sides of the highway. (Courtesy/ Joshua Tribby) A Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy captured footage of Mill City burning Tuesday, with fire lining both sides of the highway. In…
‘These fires will continue to be on the rampage’ – Dry conditions coupled with an unexpectedly strong wind scorch Santiam Canyon overnight
Virginia Brockman talks on the phone in Aumsville after loading up valuable and sentimental possessions to go to Salem for safekeeping on Tuesday, September 8. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Uncommonly forceful winds sent wildfire raging through the Santiam Canyon Monday night, sending thousands of residents fleeing…
The latest on the Santiam Canyon wildfires: Who’s evacuating, where to get help
Evacuees walk back to their vehicles at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on Sept. 8 (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Current evacuation information No part of Salem is under an evacuation order, and city officials said city water remains safe to drink. Current Marion County evacuation orders as…
PHOTOS: Smoke blankets the Salem area, casting an apocalyptic glow
Smoky skies over the Oregon State Capitol around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 (Ron Cooper/Special to Salem Reporter) Smoke from multiple wildfires burning in the Santiam Canyon area and around Oregon blew into the Willamette Valley starting Monday afternoon. On Tuesday morning, Salem residents woke…
Fleeing wildfires, families wait for news at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem
The Oregon State Fairgrounds around 9 a.m. Tuesday, as hundreds of families gathered after wildfire evacuations in the Santiam Canyon area. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Hundreds of families living up the Santiam Canyon have gathered at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, waiting for news about…