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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 MoreSALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Legislature will be considering a number of recommendations for changes related to the statewide wildfire risk map during the 2023 session, some of which would substantively change the map itself. Following conversations last week with the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire Programs Advisory Council, the state has decided to postpone the release of an updated draft of the map, which was planned for March 2023.
Read MoreYREKA, Calif. - Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly affecting national forests here in northern California and southern Oregon.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At approximately 2:30 PM on Saturday, July 2, 2022, a fire ignited in Midland, Ore. near a residence on Cross Road. Strong winds quickly fanned the fire to the east, rapidly growing up the hill toward a communications tower. Winds also pushed the flames toward additional homes north of the fire.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, candidates for Klamath County Commissioner, position 1, participated in a forum arranged by the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce. Lasting approximately two hours, the candidates answered fourteen questions ranging from their personal education to housing; including water issues, public safety, and business among others.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Today, the Oregon legislature approved $20 million in funding for critical needs in Klamath County caused by water curtailments and wildfire. “This is welcome news,” said Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris, who was on point for local interests pursuing the funding. “We are grateful for this action, and for Governor Brown’s support for this desperately needed funding package.”
Read MoreSISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. - The Lava Fire in Siskiyou County has caused 25,000 acres of destruction at the base of Mount Shasta. Timber, grass, brush, are just some of the burned vegetation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. So far, vegetation is not the only property damaged by the fire. The highly-trafficked Union Pacific rail line has also received significant damages.
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 MoreALTURAS, Calif. - Lightning started at least nine fires on the Modoc National Forest so far from the most-recent storm. Firefighters were ready and able to respond quickly, keeping them in check for now. Additional fires may present themselves in the coming days and more lightning is expected.
Read MoreALTURAS, Calif - Fire-use restrictions will go into effect for the Modoc National Forest at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. These restrictions are designed to help minimize the chances of human-caused wildland fires.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) led on a congressional letter, signed by 9 House Republicans, urging the U.S. Department of Interior to immediately implement a federal rule previously published on January 15, 2021, revising the designation of the critical habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl (NSO).
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today released a 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan for Oregon. The 10-Point Plan, which was developed with input from the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors and Racial Justice Council (RJC), builds on the work of local economic development districts across the state to help Oregon families and businesses.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - There is help available for Chiloquin-area residents who were impacted by the 242 Fire last year. Klamath County Public Health would like to ensure you get the help you need.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – About 360,000 acres of private forestlands were among the million acres that burned in Oregon during the Labor Day wildfires. Over the next year or so, Oregonians can expect to see trucks carrying scorched timber off private forestlands and bringing tree seedlings and planting crews onto them.
Read MoreI recently received an email from a reader of Klamath Falls News and Cascade Firewatch asking for Klamath Falls News to compile a synopsis of what happened with the unprecedented number of wildfires experienced in the west this year and specifically asks about how these fires were started. In his email he asks…
Read MoreKINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon has deployed more than 120 Airmen to assist with containment of the devastating wildfires that have spread across the state, and additional personnel from the Wing are preparing to head out in the next few days.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement applauding President Trump’s rapid approval of Oregon’s Major Disaster Declaration. This news comes just one day after Walden spoke with President Trump where he showed the President photos of the devastation in Oregon and urged him to quickly approve the state’s Major Disaster Declaration.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown today provided notice that she will veto several line-item appropriations in order to preserve funding for the state's ongoing emergency wildfire response efforts and maintain a balanced budget.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is extending a statewide air quality advisory through Thursday, September 17. The air quality in the Klamath Basin is anticipated to range from unhealthy to hazardous throughout the week.
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