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LAKEVIEW, Ore. - Yesterday, firefighters found a single spot fire across the containment line on the north end resulting from the strong dry winds and successfully contained and mopped it up.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. - The Morgan Fire is burning in steep, forested terrain, approximately 21 miles northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, and 8 miles north of Quartz Mountain, on both private and National Forest System lands is now measured at 2,289 acres with 35% containment.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - This week Basin Transit Service (BTS) inaugurated a point-to-point public transportation transit service named Basin Connect. The service connects riders in cities and communities in Klamath County to Klamath Falls. BTS also offers Basin Lift an in-district door-to-door transportation service for riders aged 65+ or with an ADA-defined disability.
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 MoreBONANZA, Ore. – It’s below freezing outside as Bonanza Junior/Senior High School Principal Jordan Osborn loads a truck with boxes of food and wrapped gifts for families in the Bonanza, Gearhart, Bly, and Sprague River areas.
Read MoreOver the weekend Klamath Falls News received an email contact from a concerned resident in Bly regarding potential cougar issues in the small town where it has allegedly attacked and killed livestock.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Work begins Monday, August 5, to repair Forest Service Road 3790, also known as Fishhole Creek Road, on the Bly Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – This weekend firefighters made great progress on the Dairy Fire, completing ignitions. The fire is 107 acres, with no further growth is expected. Mop-up activities are continuing today. Work is also continuing on strengthening lines around private land.
Read MoreOn 01/14/19, at 8:20am, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) was notified by the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center of a deceased male found near Bly, OR.
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