The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized two task forces to Klamath County to provide added capacity to protect
Tag: Southern Oregon Wildfires
“Golden Fire” in Klamath County Prompts Evacuations
At approximately 12:55p today, multiple fire crews and emergency units were dispatched to a fast moving grass fire in Klamath
Latest Mapping Shows Flat Fire at 18,463 Acres
Last night, Pacific Northwest Team 3 arrived and will be shadowing Northwest Team 6 today, preparing to take over fire
Visibility Issues Ground Infrared Flights on Flat Fire
Yesterday, visibility issues hindered infrared flight operations, leaving the acreage unchanged. The fire’s most active front remains toward Lawson Creek
Air Quality Alert Issued for Rogue Valley and Surrounding Region
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory
Two Buildings Destroyed in 65 Acre Central Point Area Wildfire
This is an update to our previous coverage of the wildfire. At approximately 3:13 pm today, a wildfire broke out
7/20 Metro Afternoon Air Quality Update
MEDFORD: Moderate 94 ASHLAND: UFSG 109 CENTRAL POINT: UFSG 109 EAGLE POINT: Moderate 93 WHITE CITY: Moderate 74 PHOENIX: Moderate
ODF Emphasizes Wildfire Prevention as Fire Season Heats Up
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) wants to remind Oregonians to stay vigilant this fire season. Over the last several
Flat Fire Passes 15,000 Acres as Firefighting Crews Continue to Arrive
In the latest updates on the ongoing Flat Fire, significant strides have been made overnight in hopes to contain the
Firefighters Working Wildfire Near OR238 in Ruch
This is a developing incident. Medford Alert will continue to monitor and update as new information becomes available. At approximately
Flat Fire Scorches 12,756 Acres as Another Red Flag Warning Looms
Acres: 12,756Total personnel: 516 The Flat Fire, which has been fueled by dry vegetation and winds, has shown significant growth,
Firefighters Make Progress in Controlling Flat Fire in Western Region
Today, the wildfire continued its spread on the western flank, prompting fire managers to take swift action. An infrared flight
