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LAKEVIEW, Ore. - Due to the forecasted hot and dry conditions beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:01 a.m., the South Central Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) agencies will raise the Fire Danger Level to “MODERATE.”
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The 2023 fireworks retail sales season begins June 23 and runs through July 6 in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which fireworks are legal to use, where fireworks can be used, and how to use them safely.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - While Celebrating America this Independence Day weekend there is no shortage of events, parades, and miscellaneous things to do. Here is a list of what we have been able to find for this weekend.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Following a severely hot and dry week, the raising of Fire Danger to Extreme and an early start to Public Use Restrictions for the agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP), it is critical that area residents and visitors take actions to prevent wildfires.
Read MoreKlamath County Fire District 1 in cooperation with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you celebrate America’s independence responsibly.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Social media has been abuzz with news on local wildfire activity, public use restrictions for federal & Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protected lands, and fireworks use for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Reading over the comments that accompany those social media posts, it is easy to see many users are triggered on the platform.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – Fire officials with the agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) ask those spending the Fourth of July holiday enjoying federal, state, or private wildlands to help prevent wildfires.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath Freedom Celebration, a gathering for and about America, has announced its 2021 schedule of events for the Klamath Basin. Highlights of this year’s events will include the 5th Annual Klamath Freedom Days July 3-17, and the 6th Annual Chris Brown Memorial Freedom Ride August 20-21.
Read MoreCRATER LAKE, Ore. – With the increased fire danger in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into a complete fire ban. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, the following restrictions were implemented effective at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020:
Read MoreCRATER LAKE, Ore. – With the increased fire danger in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park will go into stage one fire restrictions. The outlook is for above normal significant wildland fire potential for the next several months.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry, Klamath-Lake District, would like to encourage people to continue to use caution and avoid starting a wildfire. The District has experienced some cooler weather this past week, but, the conditions will change rapidly with it predicted to be breezy and dry with a warming trend ahead of us for the 4th of July weekend.
Read MoreThere are many options available for the purchase of legal fireworks in the Klamath Basin. Gone are the days with a stand on every corner - However, there are several booths and stands used as fundraisers for civic organizations, sports teams, clubs, and more.
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