Last night, the ODF Southwest Oregon District experienced a notable surge in lightning activity, primarily concentrated in Josephine County, extending
Tag: Wildfire Aware
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
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
7/31 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
MEDFORD: Moderate 95 ASHLAND: Moderate 59 CENTRAL POINT: USFG 105 EAGLE POINT: UFSG 102 WHITE CITY: Good 42 PHOENIX: Moderate
Some Crews Released as Flat Fire Containment Holds at 14%
In the battle against the Flat Fire, firefighting crews have achieved significant milestones in securing key containment lines in the
Flat Fire Passes 25,000 Acres as Nearly 2,000 Personnel Work Blaze
Firefighters battling the Flat Fire are continuing on work to ensure the safety of both their personnel and the public
Two New Saturday Evening Wildfires Quickly Controlled
At approximately 6:37 PM on Saturday, July 29th, a fire was reported by U.S. Forest Service-Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF)
Over 1,700 Currently Working Flat Fire Wildfire
Firefighters are continuing on working to suppress the ongoing Flat Fire. With active operations taking place on all sides of
ODF Responding to Wildfire in Rural Josephine County
At approximately 12:38 pm today, fire crews were dispatched to respond to reports of a new wildfire that has broken
Golden Fire Containment Reaches 27% in Latest Update
As the Golden Fire continues to blaze, firefighters have been working to contain the flames and minimize the damage caused
Fire Danger Level Increases to “Extreme” Starting Saturday
In response to the escalating wildfire risks, due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous active fires in the region,
