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Work ends for group charged with selecting fire-recovery projects for federal funding
After months of uncertainty, a state agency has ended the work of a local selection committee charged with…
Local News
Work ends for group charged with selecting fire-recovery projects for federal funding
After months of uncertainty, a state agency has ended the work of a local selection committee charged with recommending…
Wildfires
UPDATE: Salt Creek Fire moves to 24% containment, cost up to $4.5 million
The Salt Creek Fire grew by roughly 100 acres into Friday morning to 3,990 acres, and containment has…
Wildfires
New wildfire hazard map to include few changes after yearlong makeover
A statewide “wildfire risk map” that drew the ire of many Oregonians will return in several weeks with…
Wildfires
New wildfire hazard map to include few changes after yearlong makeover
A statewide “wildfire risk map” that drew the ire of many Oregonians will return in several weeks with…
Local News
UPDATE: Salt Creek Fire estimated at over 3,800 acres, 16% contained
The Salt Creek Fire burning 10 miles east of Eagle Point has grown to about 3,815 acres, and…
Local News
Salt Creek Fire spectators create safety, access concerns for fire crews
By BUFFY POLLOCK • Rogue Valley Times Spectators venturing down Highway 140 to get a look at the…
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Salt Creek Fire spectators create safety, access concerns for fire crews
Spectators venturing down Highway 140 to get a look at the 3,300-acre Salt Creek Fire that sparked on…
Local News
Fire danger level in Southwest Oregon rises to ‘extreme’ Tuesday
The lands in Jackson and Josephine counties under Oregon Department of Forestry protection will go into “extreme” (red)…
Local News
UPDATE: Red Flag warning in effect Saturday, Fire Weather Watch all weekend
Owing to a combination of wind gusts, high temperatures and low relative humidity, the National Weather Service has…
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