News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: September 2nd, 2015 3:19 PM While this week’s weather has moderated to cooler than normal temperatures and the feeling of fall is in the air, fire danger is still very real throughout central Oregon. The limited precipitation in the area did little to improve
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: September 2nd, 2015 2:54 PM RECENT PRECIPITATION MISNOMER TO FIRE DANGER The recent rainfall that fell across Oregon in variable amounts has fire officials concerned. “Now is not the time for folks to let their guard down,” says Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Prevention
Read moreThis is a summary update; actual fire updates and other fire-related information is posted to the ODF Wildfire Blog. You can also find ODF on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates and stories from the front lines. FIRE FACTS ODF Central Oregon District – John Day Unit: The lighting-caused Canyon Creek Complex, started on August
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: September 2nd, 2015 10:09 AM It has been nearly three weeks since the Mason Springs and Berry Creek fires came roaring down canyon, consuming everything in their path. These fires merged, known as the Canyon Creek Complex, they continue to burn in the surrounding
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: September 1st, 2015 4:23 PM The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Forest Grove District announced today it is lowering the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to “I: Closed Season.” This reduces the fire safety precautions that forest operators must follow while logging or constructing road in
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