Ashland, Oregon- Authorities report lightning strikes from tonight’s storm caused a small fire west of the Ashland watershed. US Forest
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Shelly Fire Grows to 790 Acres, Remains at 0% Containment
Siskiyou County, California– The Shelly Fire has expanded to 790 acres with 0% containment, the Klamath National Forest reported on
Upper Applegate Firefighters’ Equipment Stolen in Grants Pass
Grants Pass, Oregon– Grants Pass Police officers responded to a reported theft at the Holiday Inn on NE Agness Avenue
Wildfire Erupts Near Sulfur Springs Campground in Northern California
Siskiyou County, California- Firefighting resources are actively engaged in containing a new wildfire that broke out in the vicinity of
Medford Air Tanker Base Sets Record for Fire Retardant Drops
Medford’s Air Tanker Base has established itself as a vital hub for firefighting efforts in the region, playing a pivotal
Flat Fire Grows to Over 5400 Acres as New Incident Team Takes Charge
In a bid to contain the raging Flat Fire, Northwest Team 6, comprising highly skilled firefighters, assumed control of the
“Active” Flat Fire Grows While Threatening Structures
The Flat Fire, situated in Oak Flat and approximately two miles southwest of Agness, Oregon, has grown to an estimated
Flat Fire Continues to Spread Rapidly, Threatening Nearby Communities
The Flat Fire, located approximately two miles southwest of Agness in Oak Flat, has rapidly expanded in size since it
Oregon Task Force Mobilized to Help Fight Devil’s Butte Fire
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized a task force to Gilliam County to provide added capacity and help
Crews Work Lightning Caused Fire in Ashland Watershed
This is a developing incident. Medford Alert will continue to monitor and update as new information becomes available. Ashland officials
US Forest Service Crews are Fighting 12 Confirmed Fires
Firefighters on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest chased fires over much of the forest after lightning storms pelted some areas
Air Tankers Work Wildfires Near Jackson-Klamath Border
At approximately 6:00p today, a series of small, isolated thunderstorms rolled though the area. Shortly afterwards, several fire-related air support
