The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Blue Incident Management Team arrived on the Rail Ridge Fire Friday evening and received a briefing. As of 6 a.m. Saturday, they are in unified command with…
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Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Rail Ridge and Shoe Fly fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing its Blue Incident Management Team and several task forces to the Rail Ridge Fire in Grant and Crook counties and the Shoe Fly Fire in…
Copperfield Fire estimated at 3,241 acres
Monday, September 2 was a day of transition on the Copperfield Fire near Chiliquin in Klamath County. The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Incident Management Team 3 and the Oregon State Fire Marshal Red…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for the Copperfield Fire, OSFM mobilizes resources
On Sunday September 1, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Copperfield Fire east of Chiloquin off Sprague River Road in Klamath County. As of 8:00 Saturday night,…
Douglas County’s Dixon Fire 2,018 acres, 0 percent contained
The Dixon Fire continued to be active, especially along its southern edge on Tuesday. Firefighters worked tirelessly through the night to keep control lines secure and protect homes in the area. On…
Dixon Fire mapped at 1,997 acres in Douglas County
Gusty afternoon winds on Monday increased fire activity and crews worked into the evening to hold the Dixon Fire within control lines. Overnight on Monday, crews took advantage of more moderate conditions…
Dixon Fire in Douglas County 1,600 acres in size.
The Dixon Fire, formerly the Tiller Trail Fire, was first reported on Saturday, August 10th at approximately 2:40pm. Local resources responded quickly and located a wind-driven, rapidly growing fire burning on lands…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Tiller Trail Fire in Douglas County
On Saturday night, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Tiller Trail Fire in Douglas County. The fire sparked Saturday around 3 p.m. and is estimated to be…
Firefighters make progress as Town Gulch Fire grows to 18,500 Acres
Firefighters battling the Town Gulch Fire in Baker County have made significant strides in containing the blaze, which is 18,500 acres. Despite the fire’s growth, crews have successfully secured several areas, including…
Elk Lane Fire holds overnight, crews strengthening line
Firefighters have held the Elk Lane Fire within the existing footprint since Tuesday and it is now 20% contained. Although, Thursday’s hot and dry conditions will create challenges for firefighters, they will…