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…
OSFM mobilizes IMT and task forces to the Tyee Ridge Complex, conflagration declared
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County on Friday evening. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize resources…
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 task forces completing prep work on the Lookout Fire in Lane County
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity limited fire behavior at the Lookout Fire on Monday. Dense smoke stayed in place over the area until late in the day, grounding helicopter operations. Firefighters mopped…
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,…
Additional firefighters arrive as work continues to contain Lookout fire
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces have been joined by an additional California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-ORES) strike team, bringing the total of structural task forces to nine. The…
UPDATE: Oregon structural firefighters making progress on Lookout Fire in Lane County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) task forces were joined by one California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) strike team on Tuesday, bringing the total number of structural task forces operating on…