Oregon House Republicans target forests for wildfire reform
Oregon wildfires: Evacuations issued for Mt. Bachelor, new fires ignite on McKenzie Pass
A red flag warning was extended until Saturday evening as new fires ignited and existing fires spread across Oregon.
Oregon House Republicans target forests for wildfire reform as grass and shrubland burns
As Oregon heads into another hot weekend, Oregon House Republicans are calling on the state Legislature to reform forest management and logging policies they say would prevent large fires from starting and spreading.
House Republicans target forests for wildfire reform as grass and rangeland burns
He added that forests that pose the greatest wildfire hazards are typically in parts of the state with dry, brush-filled areas and generally not in areas with commercially valuable timber. Those stands, often in western Oregon, tend to withstand and survive fires without making them more intense, according to Golden.
Experts warn Oregon’s fire season far from over
Although a spell of cooler August weather helped firefighters across the state subdue many of Oregon’s biggest wildfires in recent weeks, high winds could easily undo the progress. A “red flag” warning for parts of Oregon means critical fire weather conditions,
Wildfire season isn’t over, Oregon Department of Forestry warns
The Oregon Department of Forestry is warning the public to remain cautious and safe as the risk of wildfire remains high across the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon wildfires: Lightning ignites new wildfires as red flag warning issued for third day
A red flag warning was extended until Saturday evening as new fires ignited and existing fires spread across Oregon.
'One of the worst:' Oregon Dept. of Forestry warns wildfire season isn't over
The Oregon Department of Forestry is warning Oregonians that fire season isn't over - and with winds, heatwaves, and dry conditions, the risk is still high."Ore
Rail Ridge wildfire in Oregon consumes over 60,000 acres; closes area of national forest
The Rail Ridge wildfire in Oregon has set over 60,000 acres ablaze and closed an area of Malheur National Forest.
550 lightning strikes ignite new fires across Oregon
Central Oregon Fire Information reported dozens of new fire starts, ranging in size from one quarter acre to 800 acres.
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Wildfire smoke brings poor air quality across Oregon. When will it improve?
Air quality declined across the state on Friday, with the Oregon Coast being the only area seeing good air quality.
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