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…
Author: John Hendricks
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 task forces working around the clock to protect homes in Douglas County
Oregon task forces mobilized through the Oregon State Fire Marshal are working around the clock on several fires burning as part of the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County. The task forces…
FINAL OSFM UPDATE: Lookout Fire task forces assess 1,023 structures
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) resources assigned to the Lookout Fire in Lane County are demobilizing this morning and returning to their home agencies. Structural task forces from Clatsop, Tillamook, Lane,…