A rapidly developing wildfire has ignited north of the city of Rogue River, prompting an urgent response from local firefighting
Tag: Southern Oregon Wildfires
O’Brien Creek Wildfire Closes US101 Near Gold Beach
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) is closed from Milepost 311-320, between Port Orford and Gold Beach, due to a wildfire.
RCC Hosting Free Open House Events at All Three Campuses
Rogue Community College (RCC) is hosting three free open house events this month for the public to “Discover the Possibilities
Helicopters Continue Water Drops to Reduce Flat Fire Activity
In an ongoing effort to combat the Flat Fire and contain its spread, helicopters carried out numerous water drops yesterday.
ODF and JCFD3 Respond to Wildfire Near Eagle Point
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Jackson County Fire District 3 (JCFD3) joined forces today to swiftly combat and
Flat Fire Crews Make Steady Progress as Weather Remains a Concern
Flat Fire firefighting crews are continuing to make significant headway in containing the wildfire that has been burning in the
US Forest Service Mourns Loss of On-Duty Oregon Firefighter
It is with heavy hearts that we report the tragic loss of a Forest Service firefighter employed by the Rogue
Aerial Operations Crucial in Ongoing Flat Fire Suppression Efforts
In the southwest corner of the fire in Lawson Creek drainage and the Game Lake area, firefighters have achieved significant
8/3 Metro Afternoon Air Quality Update
MEDFORD: UFSG 148 ASHLAND: Moderate 99 CENTRAL POINT: USFG 118 EAGLE POINT: UFSG 107 WHITE CITY: Not Available PHOENIX: Unhealthy
Containment Jumps to 28% as Flat Fire Passes 31,000 Acres
Helicopters are playing a vital role in the ongoing battle against the Flat Fire in Oregon’s southwest corner. Aerial ignition
Woman Escapes Captors “Makeshift Cell” in Klamath Falls
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Portland Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims of a
Firefighters Utilize Innovative Tactics to Help Control Flat Fire
In the battle against the Flat Fire in the southwest region, firefighters have employed creative strategies to contain and control
