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As of the morning of July 10, the Elk Fire in Klamath County had burned 2,000 acres and was 0% contained. Levels 1,2 and 3 ...
The entire state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest is facing high wildfire danger across July, August and September. Here's ...
The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes and ...
The state tried to link building codes to hazardous areas, provoking a yearslong backlash from rural communities.
Moderate drought has swept across western and northeast Oregon following a historically dry spring, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
A bill that is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk will reduce wildfire protection rates that landowners across Oregon pay to ...
Elevated wildfire threat returns in eastern Oregon Wednesday and will continue through Friday as thunderstorms develop into ...
Oregon's 2025 wildfire season has already seen significant damage, with more than 20,000 acres burned and 56 homes destroyed. Forecasted rain offers potential relief, but above-normal fire danger ...
Moderate drought has swept across western and northeast Oregon following a historically dry spring, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
It’s been a busy and destructive start to Oregon’s wildfire season. Two state parks have already been evacuated by fast-moving wildfires, 56 homes have been destroyed, and 20,300 acres have ...