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News Release from Oregon Dept. of ForestryJune 21st, 2016 2:47 PM A wildfire ignited Monday afternoon burning approximately 100 acres, five miles west of The Dalles in the Central Oregon District. It was originally reported by crews that the fire was roughly 45 acres; however, remapping has shown the wildfire is larger. This is not
Read moreEARLY SEASON WILDFIRE BURNS 45 ACRES News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: June 21st, 2016 10:39 AM A wildfire ignited Monday afternoon burning approximately 45 acres, five miles west of The Dalles in the Central Oregon District. The Chenoweth Fire began around 5:20 p.m. on state-protected land and burned through the
Read moreTuesday, June 21, 2016 A wildfire ignited Monday afternoon burning approximately 45 acres, five miles west of The Dalles in the Central Oregon District. The Chenoweth Fire began around 5:20 p.m. on state-protected land and burned through the night before crews could extinguish all visible flames.Alongside the crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, a
Read moreWhile recent conditions have muted wildfire activity, the transition to summer is underway and with it a rise in fire danger. Enjoy Oregon’s forests but please be “fire aware” as you recreate. Fire Facts Akawana Fire – On Tuesday firefighters continued mop-up activities within the fire perimeter, working to extinguish flames and smoke within 500
Read moreTuesday, June 14, 2016 No new fires 10 acres or larger were reported in the past 24 hours on Oregon Dept. of Forestry-protected lands. Cooler weather with rain in some parts of the state have moderated wildfire conditions. But fire danger will rise with the return of warm, dry weather. Please be fire safety-conscious in
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