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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – The South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership would like to emphasize the role we each play in keeping our public and private lands safe when enjoying the outdoors this Memorial Day and through the summer.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The agencies of the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) remind area residents and visitors to use caution with anything that can start a wildfire this weekend as we will see temperatures into the 80’s with a cold front to follow. Gusty winds are expected on Monday and Tuesday.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) remind area residents and visitors to use caution with anything that can start a wildfire this weekend as a cold front is expected to bring gusty winds in the area.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. – For many people, Labor Day weekend is traditionally enjoyed time to recreate on area public lands or work on outdoor projects. Even with recent cooler temperatures, fire danger remains Extreme. Fire officials from the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) ask the public to stay vigilant with anything that can start a wildfire this Labor Day Weekend.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Early this morning the fire cache building at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Klamath-Lake District compound in Klamath Falls was destroyed in a structure fire.
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 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 MoreSOUTH CENTRAL OREGON - Fire officials in Klamath and Lake Counties will officially declare fire season beginning Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 12:01 AM on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Klamath-Lake District and Walker Range Fire Patrol Association. This affects all private, county, and state forestlands.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Fire management personnel from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Klamath-Lake District, and Walker Range Patrol Association in cooperation with other local fire agencies and departments will declare the termination of the 2020 season as of 12:01 am Friday, November 6, 2020. “Fire Season” for the area has been in effect since June 1st.
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