MEDFORD, Ore. (Jun. 18, 2026) — Fire officials are raising the fire danger level to High across much of Southern
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Governor Kotek Declares State of Emergency as Oregon Faces Elevated Wildfire Threat
SALEM, Ore. (Jun. 16, 2026) — Governor Tina Kotek on Tuesday declared a statewide emergency in response to the growing
Fire Danger Increases to Moderate in Rogue Valley as Heatwave Arrives
MEDFORD, Ore. (Jun. 9, 2026) — Fire danger levels across Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to moderate beginning Thursday as
Firefighters Battle 15+ Acre Grass Fire Along Colestin Road Near Ashland
NEAR ASHLAND, Ore. (Jun. 1, 2026) — Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry are actively battling a grass fire
Inside the Investigation: How the Blackwell Fire Started
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (May. 29, 2026) — Investigators have determined that the 50-acre Blackwell Fire that burned near Central Point
Wind-Driven Blackwell Road Fire Burns 30 Acres Before Containment
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (May. 26, 2026) — A wind-driven fire that began at a commercial bark and pallet yard in
Firefighters Battle Growing Wildfire in Klamath National Forest
NEAR MCCLOUD, Cal. (May 17, 2026) — Firefighters responded Sunday to a wildfire burning between Dead Steer Flat and Orr
Cause Under Investigation After Central Point Grass Fire
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (May. 16, 2026) — Fire crews contained a grass fire Saturday afternoon along Table Rock Road in
Rogue Valley 2026 Fire Season Begins Friday Amid Dry Conditions
MEDFORD, Ore. (May. 12, 2026) — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District announced Tuesday that fire season will
Firefighters Halt Spread of “Carney Flat Fire” Near Prospect at 23 Acres
PROSPECT, Ore. (May. 10, 2026) — Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry stopped the spread of a wildfire southeast
ODF Southwest Oregon District Holds Off on Declaring Fire Season for Now
MEDFORD, Ore. (May. 8, 2026) — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District has not yet declared fire season
Jackson County to Test Emergency Alert System Ahead of Wildfire Season Friday
MEDFORD, Ore. (Apr. 30, 2026) — Jackson County Emergency Management will conduct its annual pre-fire season test of the Jackson
