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As of the morning of July 10, the Elk Fire in Klamath County had burned 2,000 acres and was 0% contained. Levels 1,2 and 3 ...
The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.
The entire state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest is facing high wildfire danger across July, August and September. Here's ...
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes and ...
The state tried to link building codes to hazardous areas, provoking a yearslong backlash from rural communities.
A bill that is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk will reduce wildfire protection rates that landowners across Oregon pay to ...
Fire season has erupted with intensity across Southern Oregon, as dozens of lightning sparked wildfires stretch local and ...
In this episode, host Zach Urness and intern Mariah Johnston discuss the biggest news in Oregon's outdoors from the past few weeks.
Oregon's 2025 wildfire season has already seen significant damage, with more than 20,000 acres burned and 56 homes destroyed. Forecasted rain offers potential relief, but above-normal fire danger ...
We're just a week into July, and already this fire season has been busy. In just 10 days, hundreds of wildland firefighters ...