In a swift and proactive attack, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has sprung into action to combat the newly
Tag: Southern Oregon Wildfires
Firefighters Make Headway Against Lightning Fires; Collings Mountain Fire in Focus
Throughout the night, firefighters have been combating the lightning-sparked fires that originated from Saturday night’s thunderstorms. Presently, these fires are
Smith River Complex Fire Overruns “Wild Frontier” Cameras
Tonight, the Smith River Complex, a raging wildfire that started in Northern California, has moved closer towards Josephine County, Oregon,
8/19 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
Updated at 10:30p MEDFORD: Unhealthy 183 ASHLAND: Unhealthy 170 CENTRAL POINT: Unhealthy 190 EAGLE POINT: USFG 109 WHITE CITY: UFSG
ODF Working Cinnabar Gulch Fire West of Talent
Firefighters are currently on the front lines, engaging in an aggressive initial attack to contain the Cinnabar Gulch Fire. Additional
Evacuation Level 2 Issued Due to Smith River Complex Fire
LEVEL 2 “BE SET” Issued: From O’Brien, Oregon, Hwy 199, south of Rough & Ready Creek to the California border.
Smith River Complex Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings in Josephine County
In response to the escalating threat posed by the Smith River Complex near the California-Oregon Border, authorities have issued a
Series of Fires Spark Arson Concerns Along Bear Creek Greenway
Over the past four days, a total of 10 small fires have ignited along the northern end of the Bear
8/17 Metro Afternoon Air Quality Update
Updated at 5:00p MEDFORD: Unhealthy 185 ASHLAND: Unhealthy 154 CENTRAL POINT: Unhealthy 157 EAGLE POINT: Very Unhealthy 202 WHITE CITY:
Red Flag Warning Issued for Areas of Medford Metro
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY
Wildfire Closes US199 at Oregon-California Border
CALTRANS has taken the precautionary measure of closing U.S. Highway 199 at the Oregon-California border in response to the escalating
Firefighters Halt Wildfire Near Rogue Valley Manor Campus
In the early hours of this morning at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Medford Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire
