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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office recently announced they executed search warrants on three properties between August 2 and 3. 1,766 plants were destroyed with an estimated street value of $10.9 million. Approximately 950,000 gallons of water have been illegally used on the grows.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, August 11, 2022, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office served search warrants at two properties located near Beatty, Oregon. Surveillance of both locations showed numerous temporary greenhouses containing what appeared to be an illegal marijuana grow operation.
Read MoreOn December 16, 2021, arrests were made in the 2018 murder of Jack Hasbrouck. On March 21, 2018, Jack Hasbrouck’s body was discovered in a wooded area north of Beatty, OR, in Klamath County. It was apparent Mr. Hasbrouck had died as the result of homicidal violence. The Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated to investigate the murder of Mr. Hasbrouck.
Read MoreCHILOQUIN, Ore. – The emergency closure for the Bootleg Fire area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest was expanded today due to increased fire activity and movement on the eastern and northern flanks. The fire is burning on the Chiloquin and Bly Ranger Districts.
Read MoreBelow is a press release received from the Klamath County Emergency Manager, Brandon Fowler, pleading individuals to evacuate and not re-enter the evacuation zones of the Bootleg Fire burning north of Beatty, Oregon.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters continued to make great progress on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County near Beatty.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – While acreage and containment have not changed since last night, firefighters are continuing to make great progress on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County near Beatty.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make great progress on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County near Beatty.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters are making great progress on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County near Beatty. Both burns are holding steady as fire crews begin to contain the fires. The Sycan River Fire is 679 acres with 10 percent containment. The Yellow Jacket Fire is 34 acres with 20 percent containment. Smoke from both fires is visible in the area.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – The Sycan River Fire continues to burn on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Klamath County approximately 20 miles north of Beatty. The fire is estimated to be approximately 650 acres with no containment.
Read MoreBEATTY, Ore. – The Yellow Jacket Fire is burning on privately owned property on Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected land approximately 4 miles south of Beatty. The fire was reported at 2:15 p.m. and is estimated to be approximately 15 to 20 acres with no containment. The cause is under investigation.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – According to South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership and the Klamath County Emergency Manager, the Sycan River Fire is burning 1-mile north of Sycan Forest Estates, 20 miles north of Beatty, Ore. As of 5:30 PM, the fire is estimated to be approximately 250 acres in size with no containment. The fire is primarily wind-driven and burning in mixed conifer and bush. The cause is under investigation.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – The Ponina Fire, burning 5 miles north of Beatty, is expected to reach full containment by the end of today. The fire remains 1,641 acres and is under investigation. This will be the final update unless there is a significant change.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – The Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty is now 75 percent contained and remains 1,641 acres. The cause is under investigation.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 60 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 40 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Firefighters made great progress overnight on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is estimated to be approximately 1,400 acres with 10 percent containment. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported yesterday around 2:30 p.m.
Read MoreThe National Weather Service in Medford, Ore. has issued a flood warning for the Sprague River near Beatty, Ore through late tonight (April 10, 2019). As of 8:00 AM the river was at 8.4 feet. Flood stage is 8.5 feet. Minor flooding is in the forecast.
Read MoreOn Saturday morning (12/29/18) at 3:56am, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of an assault in progress at a residence northeast of Beatty, Oregon. When officer’s arrived, the adult son of the assault victim retreated into a nearby building and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Deputies were able to contact a mental health crisis counselor who responded to the residence.
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