The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a caution to residents about the hazards of feeding wild bears, following a distressing incident involving a black bear near Eugene. According to ODFW, the bear had become too accustomed to human interaction...
Wildfires
Oregon Fire Crews Shift Focus as Bedrock Inferno Edges Closer to Control
As the Bedrock Fire in the Willamette National Forest edges closer to containment, currently at 57% over its vast 31,579-acre expanse, the focus of firefighters is pivoting to address newer fires ignited by recent lightning surges throughout the state. This rapid...
Lookout Fire Prompts Temporary Closure of Oregon’s Beloved Blue Pool
As of a recent update from the U.S. Forest Service - Willamette National Forest page on Facebook, there is an urgent notice for residents and visitors alike concerning popular recreation spots in the McKenzie River corridor, including the iconic Blue Pool and Sahalie...
Smoke from Canada Drifts to Portland, Affecting Saturday’s Air Quality
PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada's raging wildfires are set to impact views in both Oregon and Washington this Saturday. Known for its breathtaking vistas, Portland will soon be enveloped in a smoky haze, leading to compromised air clarity. As the week moves forward, local...
Hurricane Hilary May Bring Much-Needed Relief to Oregon Wildfires
Oregon residents have been grappling with the repercussions of an unprecedented summer heatwave. However, there might be a silver lining coming our way in the form of some unexpected rainfall. According to recent updates from KGW's Chief Meteorologist, Matt Zaffino,...
Lookout Fire in Lane County Expands to 1,200 Acres; Level 3 Evacuations Mandated
With each summer in Oregon, the once serene, picture-postcard landscapes are now facing increasing threats of rapidly-spreading wildfires. Recent years have painted a grim picture of what has become the new normal for the state's summer months, with the Lookout Fire...
Flat Fire Escalates to Over 8,000 Acres, Puts Small Oregon Community at Risk
The Flat Fire is currently ablaze in what is historically Oregon's most frequently impacted area by wildfires. Noteworthy large-scale fires in this region from recent years include the Biscuit fire in 2002, Chetco Bar in 2017, and Klondike in 2018. The Flat Fire, a...
Evacuation Plans Expand as Tunnel 5 Blaze Maintains 5% Containment
In the latest developments of the Tunnel 5 Fire in the Columbia River Gorge, evacuation plans have been adjusted while containment efforts strive to control the blaze. This article provides a comprehensive update on the current situation, incorporating information...
Raging Tunnel Five Fire in Columbia River Gorge Claims Numerous Buildings
Sunday witnessed the outbreak of a swiftly progressing wildfire in the vicinity of Underwood, Washington, located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. The fire ignited approximately at 11:19 am, as per the records of Skamania County Sheriff's Office. This alarming...
Excessive Heat, Thunderstorms, Fire Near Border A Concern For Wildfires In Southern Oregon
While much of Oregon is under heat advisories, Southern Oregon is under excessive heat warnings, red flag warnings, and fire watches this weekend and is preparing for thunderstorms and potential new fires. Many new wildfires have already started due to lightning...
Illinois River Trail in Oregon Opening After 20 Years of Closure
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Bootleg Fire Perimeter Now 200 Miles, 281 Thousand Acres Burned
As of July 17th, 2021 the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon (currently the nation's largest burning fire), has burned 281,208 acres, and has a fire perimeter of 200 miles. To give you an idea of how large the Bootleg fire is, it's larger than the size of Crater Lake...