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Category: 2023 Incident Information
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…
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…
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…
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,…
OSFM crews continue to protect structures at the Lookout Fire, take advantage of weather conditions
Fire activity was moderate on the Lookout Fire yesterday, with heavy smoke and light winds into the evening. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a chance of rain are forecasted for Monday and Tuesday…
Work continues to protect communities and infrastructure.
Yesterday, heavy smoke and light winds moderated fire activity allowing firefighters to conduct burnout operations and further strengthen control lines. Today, the fire area is under a Red Flag Warning due to…
OSFM task forces continue work in communities ahead of Red Flag warning
A shift in weather will cause an increase in fire activity today. A red flag warning is in effect for hot and dry conditions. The most active part of the fire will…
Continued progress on Lookout Fire
Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces completed surface preparation work and moved into full preparations on structures, expanding upon earlier work to improve defensible space. Preparation techniques rely on time, resources,…