As the Smith River Complex wildfire intensifies and approaches the Oregon border, Pacific Power decided to de-energize its transmission line,
Tag: Wildfire Season 2023
Body of Elder Man Found Amidst Head Fire Evacuations
On the morning of August 16, 2023, at 2:23a, the Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office located the body of Ken Lee
Series of Fires Spark Arson Concerns Along Bear Creek Greenway
Over the past four days, a total of 10 small fires have ignited along the northern end of the Bear
Jackson County Public Health Issues Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Alert
Jackson County Public Health is issuing an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from fires in northern California. Smoke
8/18 Metro Morning Air Quality Update
Updated at 8:30a MEDFORD: Unhealthy 180 ASHLAND: Very Unhealthy 282 CENTRAL POINT: UFSG 132 EAGLE POINT: Unhealthy 158 WHITE CITY:
Den Fire Erupts in Siskiyou County: Evacuation Orders Issued
A new wildfire, named the “Den Fire,” has ignited in Siskiyou County, rapidly consuming approximately 100 acres of land with
8/17 Metro Evening Air Quality Update
Updated at 7:30p MEDFORD: Hazardous 366 ASHLAND: Hazardous 366 CENTRAL POINT: Very Unhealthy 291 EAGLE POINT: Unhealthy 191 WHITE CITY:
Three Arrested During Bear Creek Greenway Fire Safety Patrol
In a proactive effort to ensure public safety during the ongoing fire season, deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
8/17 Metro Afternoon Air Quality Update
Updated at 5:00p MEDFORD: Unhealthy 185 ASHLAND: Unhealthy 154 CENTRAL POINT: Unhealthy 157 EAGLE POINT: Very Unhealthy 202 WHITE CITY:
Looming Red Flag Warning Closes Prescott Park Today
In response to the ongoing Red Flag Warning, City of Medford officials have announced the temporary closure of Prescott Park
Red Flag Warning Issued for Areas of Medford Metro
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY
Wildfire Closes US199 at Oregon-California Border
CALTRANS has taken the precautionary measure of closing U.S. Highway 199 at the Oregon-California border in response to the escalating
