Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Bensel Fire near Hermiston in Umatilla County late Sunday night. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to send…
SUNDAY READ: Father, son duos helping fight Oregon wildfires
In fire stations across Oregon, you will find that the firefighters who are ready to help are more than just co-workers, they’re a family. This is a consistent theme across the Oregon…
Weather providing relief for firefighters on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County
The Tyee Ridge Complex fires in Douglas County had minimal growth over the last 24 hours. While firefighters continued to be engaged with active fire, the weather conditions enabled them to make…
Cooler weather helping firefighters on Smith River Complex in S. Oregon
Excellent work has been completed by the OSFM task forces assigned to the Smith River Complex on the Oregon-California border. The teams have been working alongside wildland resources to give homes within…
Tyee Ridge Complex grows, weather working in firefighters’ favor
The Tyee Ridge Complex grew by roughly 1,900 acres overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Over the last 24 hours, firefighters continued to be engaged as the fire was very active behavior. Crews made…
OSFM task forces creating defensible space around homes near Smith River Complex
Firefighters continue to make steady progress in establishing fire lines to protect the communities of the Illinois Valley and halt the spread of the Smith River Complex North. Oregon State Fire Marshal…
OSFM task forces working to protect homes near Smith River Complex in Josephine County
A shift in wind direction Tuesday cleared smoke out of the Illinois Valley, allowing aviation resources to go to work supporting ground crews who were working to keep the fire away from…
Fire activity picks up on some Tyee Ridge Complex fires in Douglas County
Over the last 24 hours, fire behavior has been active on several fires within the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. The Lighthouse 3 Fire reached 656 acres. The Cougar Creek Fire…
Cooler weather helping firefighters on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County
Firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures, higher humidities, and light winds on the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. They remain challenged by steep slopes and dry fuels. The Lighthouse and…
OSFM sends additional firefighters, equipment to the Smith River Complex, conflagration declared
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act Monday evening for the Smith River Complex on the California/Oregon border. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to send structural…