Two Oregon strike teams were assigned overnight to a new fire in Southern California. Strike Team 17 (Linn County) and Strike Team 18 (Clackamas County), both made up of water tenders, are working alongside California resources on the Lilac Fire near Bonsall in San Diego County.
Oregon-based wildland firefighter, Kevin P. Conley Jr. will be riding his bicycle from Astoria to Northern California to raise money for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF).
Los Angeles deputies arrest Oregonians in fake fire truck claiming to be firefighters; suspect had prior arson conviction.
Two Oregon residents were arrested Saturday after authorities caught them attempting to enter a Palisades Fire evacuation zone while impersonating firefighters. Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44,
Oregon is grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking wildfire season that has left the state facing a staggering $218 million bill. The unprecedented costs have ignited a fierce debate ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With multiple massive and deadly wildfires currently raging across the Los Angeles area, the parallels to what Oregon has faced — and may face again — have not been ...
Three hundred Oregon firefighters are in southern California working to battle the flames that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 11 people.
The pair of bills has been introduced in the Oregon legislature and would give more money to four school districts impacted by the 2020 wildfires.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday. The release of the ...
Authorities end Lilac Fire evacuations as firefighters achieve 50% containment of 85-acre blaze; some roads remain closed as crews continue work.
Wildfires in urban areas now pose significant threats, urging communities to engage in joint risk mitigation efforts. This includes homeowners, insurers, and government bodies working together on solutions like Firewise programs.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is clearing the air about what they described as “misinformation” circulating on social media and on some news sites.