Fire crews were able to increase containment on the Darlene 3 Fire during both day and night operations. A Central Oregon Type 3 team and the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red…
Yamhill County task force helps protect La Pine business from fast moving Darlene 3 Fire
The Darlene 3 Fire had been burning for a little over 24 hours near the City of La Pine when Wednesday’s warm temperatures and afternoon winds stoked the fire to grow and…
Work continues at Darlene 3 Fire in Central Oregon
After a day of heavy fire activity, firefighters worked through the night on the Darlene 3 Fire to conduct firing operations and complete containment lines. The Central Oregon Type 3 team remains…
Darlene 3 Fire: 2,415 acres, 30 percent contained
Firefighters worked through the night on the Darlene 3 Fire establishing control lines around the fire. A Central Oregon Type 3 team is in unified command with Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM)…
Emergency Conflagration Act declared for Darlene 3 Fire
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Darlene 3 Fire burning near La Pine in Deschutes County. The fire sparked around 1 p.m. Tuesday, one mile south…
Bensel Fire in Umatilla County declared conflagration, OSFM sends resources
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…