This evening, the fight to extinguish the McKinney Fire hit another major milestone. The fire is now 90% contained, while remaining at 60,392 acres. Fire
Category: Regional
McKinney Fire Reaches 80% Containment as Nearby George Fire Stopped at 14 Acres
The McKinney Fire has reached 80% containment thanks to all of the hard work by fire personnel. Mop-up continues and is a crucial and tedious
Crews Responding to George Fire West of McKinney Fire
Scroll to the bottom of the article for the latest updates. Earlier this afternoon, fire crews were dispatched to the area of Scott River Rd
Firefighter Killed While Working Oregon Wildfire
Wildland Firefighter Killed on Big Swamp Fire near Oakridge, Ore. The US Forest Service has announced that a wildland firefighter, Collin Hagan of the Craig
Yeti Fire Reaches 79% Containment, Alex Fire Increases to 90%
Yeti Fire: Minimal heat remains along the perimeter of the fire as crews continue to mop up and add depth to cool containment lines. Active
Authorities Searching for Missing Woman and Her 15-Year Old Cousin
UPDATE: 15- year old Charlie Gibson, who went missing from Roseburg on Aug. 3 was found Aug. 11. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is searching
Crash Kills Josephine County Motorcyclist on US199
On Wednesday August 10, 2022, at about 4:55 PM, Oregon State Police (OSP) Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 199
McKinney Fire Containment Jumps to 75%
Earlier this evening, authorities provided an update on the continuing efforts to extinguish the McKinney Fire Fire officials said conditions were sunny, not as hot,
McKinney Fire Reaches 60% Containment After 10 Days of Firefight
Tonight, officials stated that containment on the McKinney Fire has reached 60%. Conditions were sunny, hot, and dry over the incident on Tuesday. Mostly clear
80-Year Old Man Unaccounted for Since McKinney Fire Ignited
UPDATE: Officials say Mr. Mortensen was located alive & well in Washington State. No additional information is available. The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office is asking
McKinney Fire Reaches 55% Containment
After 11 days of arduous labor, firefighters have accomplished 55% containment in the McKinney Fire and have constructed initial line around the entire 80-mile fire
Firefighters Continue to Make Progress in Yeti Fire and Alex Fire Containment
Officials reported that the Yeti Fire held well again overnight. Crews continued to patrol Highway 96 to ensure that no falling snags or blowing embers
