Medford’s Air Tanker Base has established itself as a vital hub for firefighting efforts in the region, playing a pivotal role in battling wildfires. Large
Tag: Northern California Fires
Air Quality Alert Issued for Josephine County
JOSEPHINE COUNTY AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM SUNDAY Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory…in effect until 5
89,000 Acre Smith River Complex Containment Hits 38%
In the western portion of the Smith River Complex North, significant progress was made on the secondary control line along Forest Road 1106. This progress
Pacific Power Restores Electricity to Del Norte County
As a result of Pacific Power’s coordinated effort, all customers in Del Norte County now have access to running electricity. However, it’s worth noting that
Authorities Open US199 for Limited Commercial Traffic
In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the Smith River Complex Fire, multiple agencies have implemented a limited reopening of US199
Shift in Winds Clears Smoke, Boosts Smith River Complex Firefighting Efforts
In a turn of events, a change in wind direction on Tuesday provided much-needed relief to the Illinois Valley as smoke cleared from the region.
Emergency Conflagration Act Issued to Combat Smith River Complex Fire
In response to the Smith River Complex fires, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has activated the Emergency Conflagration Act. This move grants the Oregon State Fire
Smith River Complex Passes 70,000 Acres as Containment Hits 6%
Firefighters have been communizing work to contain the Smith River Complex fires, which have now engulfed approximately 70,620 acres of land. As of the latest
Smith River Complex Grows to 67,000 Acres With 0% Containment
Firefighters have been hard at work battling the Smith River Complex fires that ignited on August 15, 2023, in the rugged terrain of Six Rivers
Pacific Power Restores Power to Most Crescent City Customers
With field crews working around the clock, Pacific Power has now restored power to nearly all customers in the Crescent City and Del Norte County
Smith River Complex Fire Evacuation Shelter Opened at RCC
The Red Cross has set up a shelter at Rogue Community College, Redwood Campus in Grants Pass for people evacuated by the Smith River Complex
8/24 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
Updated at 9:00p MEDFORD: Hazardous 377 ASHLAND: Very Unhealthy 224 CENTRAL POINT: Hazardous 302 EAGLE POINT: Unhealthy 198 WHITE CITY: Unhealthy 197 PHOENIX: Hazardous 402
