In the early hours of this morning at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Medford Fire Department swiftly responded to a fire
Tag: Wildfire Season 2023
Air Quality Alert In Effect for Medford Metro
AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT until 8:45p August 30. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory.
Evacuations Ordered Due to Fast Moving Head Fire
This is a developing incident. Medford Alert will continue to monitor and update this article as new information becomes available.
California Strike Teams Deployed to Oregon to Support Wildfire Response
In response to a continued forecast of triple-digit temperatures, extreme fire danger, and potential lightning strikes, five California Office of
Firefighters Work Two-Alarm Grass Fire Near Rogue River
A rapidly developing wildfire has ignited north of the city of Rogue River, prompting an urgent response from local firefighting
Prescott Park Temporarily Closed Amid Red Flag Warning
In response to the ongoing Red Flag Warning, City of Medford officials have announced the temporary closure of Prescott Park
Additional Task Forces Mobilized Amid Red Flag Conditions
With Red Flag Warnings signaling dangerous conditions and heightened fire activity on the Bedrock Fire in Lane County, Oregon, the
Governor Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Lookout Fire
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has taken swift action by invoking the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the growing Lookout
Red Flag Warning Issued for Greater Rogue Valley Area
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH
Grass Fire in Phoenix Brought Under Control by Local Fire Crews
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Jackson County Fire District 5 (JCFD5) sprang into action as they received reports
O’Brien Creek Wildfire Closes US101 Near Gold Beach
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) is closed from Milepost 311-320, between Port Orford and Gold Beach, due to a wildfire.
Incoming Wind and Triple Digit Temps Activate Fire Weather Watch
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR
