Mop-up Continues on Rogue River Dr. Fire
NEAR SHADY COVE, Ore. – The mop-up process is continuing on the Rogue River Drive Fire near Shady Cove On Friday, dozens of crews were digging out hot spots. They are working from outside in,...
View ArticleSeveral Small Fires Causing Smoke
[UPDATE: 9:13 P.M.] — The Oregon Department of Forestry confirmed there are several fires that began on Monday evening. The largest burning in the area is the Old Blue Fire that fire officials...
View ArticleOld Blue Mountain Fire Grows
NEAR APPLEGATE, Ore. — Old Blue Mountain Fire is now an estimated 99 acres. This is an increase from previous estimates of 60 and 80 acres. Fire officials say the increased estimate comes from better...
View ArticleLocal Fires Not Out Yet, But Contained
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Gulch Fire and Rogue River Drive Fire are still burning but are 100 percent contained. Oregon Department of Forestry crews are still patrolling the areas daily, searching for...
View ArticleWildfires Are Contained But Not Out
MEDFORD, Ore. – Wildfires are still burning in our area more than a month after most of the big ones started. The Oregon Gulch Fire and the Rogue River Drive Fire are now 100 percent contained....
View ArticleScoggins Creek Fire 200-350 Acres
(CNN) — A fast moving wildfire has forced several evacuations near Hagg Lake. Friday evening, families in a Gaston neighborhood were ordered to evacuate. The fire was first reported Friday afternoon on...
View ArticleCrews Still Active at Contained Fire
COPCO ROAD, Ore. — There’s nothing but burned trees as far as they eye can see and even though the Oregon Gulch Fire reached full containment several weeks ago, fire crews are still coming out nearly...
View ArticleFallen Firefighter’s Family Hit Hard
ALBANY, Ore. – A local fallen firefighter is being honored this weekend by the National Firefighters Memorial Service. Jesse Trader is among 107 firefighters being recognized Sunday at a cermony in...
View ArticleLast Day of Fire Season For SW Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire season ended on Wednesday for Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands in Southwest Oregon. Fire season started on June 2 this year, and lasted 136 days. Rainfall of at least...
View ArticleFire Officials Watching Rain and Snow
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is paying close attention to rain and snow in the area as the spring approaches. ODF is already getting ready for fire season this year,...
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