A male suspect believed to be involved in a Central Point armed robbery that took place on Saturday, July 15,
Month: July 2023
Flat Fire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert for Nearby Counties
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CURRY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has
Flat Fire Crews Battle Red Flag Conditions Tonight
The Flat Fire has exhibited rapid growth and is currently moving in a north-northeast direction. Fire managers are diligently working
Jackson County “Overdose Alert” Issued After Deadly Five Days
Jackson County Public Health issued an overdose alert today for fentanyl and other illicit opioids. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO)
Grass Fire Contained Near Phoenix After Helicopters Quickly Respond
A grass fire that broke out on the 3000 block of Deer Trail Lane near Phoenix was swiftly contained thanks
Medford Motorcyclist Dies in Josephine County Crash
On Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 1:14 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-238,
Flat Fire Grows to Over 5400 Acres as New Incident Team Takes Charge
In a bid to contain the raging Flat Fire, Northwest Team 6, comprising highly skilled firefighters, assumed control of the
“Active” Flat Fire Grows While Threatening Structures
The Flat Fire, situated in Oak Flat and approximately two miles southwest of Agness, Oregon, has grown to an estimated
Red Flag Warning Issued for Areas of Southern Oregon Including Flat Fire
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM TUESDAY FOR EAST WIND WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RH
Flat Fire Continues to Spread Rapidly, Threatening Nearby Communities
The Flat Fire, located approximately two miles southwest of Agness in Oak Flat, has rapidly expanded in size since it
Crash Closes Eastbound OR238 in Northgate Area
This is a developing incident. Medford Alert will continue to monitor and update as new information becomes available. Earlier Saturday
Air Tankers Working “Flat Fire” in Southern Oregon
Multiple air resources have been activated to help fight the “Flat Fire” in Curry County. The fire was first reported
