Five CalOES strike teams arrived in Oregon to provide additional capacity as the state deals with a continued forecast of triple-digit temperatures, extreme fire danger, and forecasted lightning. The Oregon State Fire…
OSFM task forces diligently working to protect homes near the Lookout Fire
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) resources began arriving at the Lookout Fire on Sunday evening and Monday. The crews are integrating into operations and assisting with structural protection. The conflagration declared…
OSFM task forces begin prep work around homes near the Bedrock Fire
On Sunday, structural firefighters from the Oregon State Fire Marshal began preparation work around homes and other buildings in Big Fall Creek. This work continues Tuesday as fire crews build dozer lines…
OSFM task forces arrive at Lookout Fire in Lane County, Red Flag Warnings in place
Sunday night and early Monday morning, seven task forces and the OSFM Blue Incident Management Team arrived at the Lookout Fire in Lane County. The fire is burning near Blue River and…
OSFM sends firefighters and equipment to Bedrock Fire through Immediate Response
With Red Flag Warnings in place and increased fire activity on the Bedrock Fire in Lane County, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized four task forces to the fire through…
Conflagration declared for Lookout Fire in Lane County
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Lookout Fire burning in the Cascade foothills of Lane County. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize…
OSFM to pre-position task forces in Lane County
With a stretch of triple-digit temperatures, gusty winds, and extreme fire danger in the forecast, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has made the decision to pre-position two structural task forces in Lane…
Task forces sent to Wiley Fire in Linn County
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has sent two task forces to the Wiley Fire burning near Sweet Home in Linn County. The two task forces are from Multnomah and Polk counties….
OSFM pre-positioning firefighters and equipment in Central Oregon
With fire danger increasing and Red Flag Warnings issued for a large part of Oregon east of the Cascades, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is pre-positioning firefighters and equipment in Central…
Golden Fire containment increases, OSFM resources begin demobilization
Crews have made significant progress on the Golden Fire in Klamath County. Containment has increased to 15 percent and the fire perimeter is now fully lined. Crews continued mop-up operations through the…