Jackson County and the City of Medford want to hear about how wildfire and prescribed fire smoke impact the Jackson County community. One way they
Tag: Wildfire Season 2022
Fire Danger Decreases to “Moderate” Level on September 21
ODF says continued widespread rain and more in the forecast has made it possible to continue to ease off on some public and industrial fire
Fire Danger Level Decreases to “HIGH” on September 19
ODF says recent rain and continued precipitation in the forecast has prompted the fire danger level to decrease. On Monday, September 19, 2022 at 12:01
Despite Cooler Weather, Officials Say Fire Season Still in Effect
The Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather starting to transition to fall, fire is still on the landscape
Several Jackson County Fires Deemed Arson, Reward Offered for Information
OFF says a reward of $1,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest following several fires determined to be arson in northeastern Jackson
Metro Agencies Work Large Structure Fire on Pioneer Rd
Scroll to the bottom of the article for the latest updates. At approximately 5:04p today, multiple Medford Fire (MFD), Jackson County Fire District 5 (JCFD5),
Despite Recent Red Flag Weather, Rum Creek Fire Containment Hits 75%
Officials say a few light showers fell on the Rum Creek Fire and vicinity late Sunday into this morning. This moisture was a remnant of
Campfires & Briquettes Now Banned in Jackson County Parks Due to Fire Danger
Due to the current drought and Extreme Fire Danger, NO CAMPFIRES or BRIQUETTES ALLOWED in Jackson County Parks at this time. No campfires even in
Red Cross Opens Wildfire Shelters Across Oregon
The Red Cross Cascades Region has opened shelters for wildfire evacuees of the Cedar Creek fire burning near Oakridge and the Van Meter fire just
Rum Creek Fire Doesn’t Grow Any Bigger Today
Today, officials reported the Rum Creek Fire experienced no increase in size. The public is reminded there is an active Heat Advisory and Red Flag
Firefighters Quickly Control Wildfire Near Ashland
At approximately 4:27p today, multiple Jackson County Fire District 5 (JCFD5), Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Ashland Fire Rescue (AFR), and Medford Fire (MFD) units
Valley Red Flag Warning In Effect Through Saturday Evening
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 8 PM SATURDAY FOR EAST WIND WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RH RECOVERY AND STRONG GUSTY WIND
