Firefighters are making progress in slowing the Rail Ridge Fire in Grant, Crook, and Wheeler counties. An overnight infrared flight mapped the fire at 157,759 acres. Fire managers say the fire is…
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Service Fire in Wheeler County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized resources to the Service Fire in Wheeler County overnight as the fire, pushed by gusty winds and critical fire conditions, rapidly grew Monday. The lightning-sparked fire…
Rail Ridge Fire update: Fire grows to 146,601 acres, crews continue structural protection
The Rail Ridge Fire, sparked by lightning, grew to 146,601 acres according to field observations. Containment remains at 7%, as firefighters work to secure critical areas around threatened communities. Because of ongoing…
Shoe Fly Fire Update: Firefighters hold line and transition to mop-up operations
Firefighters made significant progress on the Shoe Fly Fire overnight, holding the fireline and keeping the blaze within its existing footprint. Despite challenges on Saturday, crews were able to improve containment, now…
Rail Ridge Fire Update: Public meeting today, fire mapped at 135,061 acres
The lightning-caused Rail Ridge Fire has grown to 135,061 acres according to an infrared flight conducted around midnight on September 7. Because of active weather in the area, some sections of the…
Rail Ridge Fire 121,923 acres, 4 percent contained, OSFM resources arrive
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…
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…