A new map that classifies wildfire danger across Oregon was released Thursday morning in a move that could have an impact on homeowners who live in areas of high or extreme risk.

Oregon Fire Map, Updates As Over 300,000 Acres Incinerated by Out of Control Blazes. ... very low humidities and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

The Rail Ridge Fire in central Oregon has set over 61,000 acres ablaze and is 0% contained.. The wildfire was discovered on September 2, according to USA TODAY's data. It's located in Dayville ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry upgrades the fire danger level for Jackson and Josephine counties amid hot temperatures, ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry has rescinded a map that identified the wildfire risk levels on 1.8 million tax lots across the state after being flooded with complaints from concerned property ...

The problem is that many claim the map is inconsistent. For example, along Rhododendron Lane in Mount Hood Village, houses that are right next to each other have drastically different fire ratings.

Information on current restrictions or the current Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) can be obtained by contacting your Central Oregon Fire Use Information Line at 1-800-523-4737.

Oregon's wildfire danger was at almost record levels Friday and was likely to stay there into the weekend, said John Saltenberger, fire weather meteorologist for the Northwest Coordination Center.

Much of Oregon under red flag warning until Wednesday morning: check map’s boundaries Published: Jul. 16, 2024, 8:34 p.m. A red flag warning was issued Tuesday afternoon through 8 a.m. Wednesday.

People can enter their address in the public safety power shutoff area maps on the websites for both PGE and Pacific Power. ... High fire danger in western Oregon, SW Washington on Friday and ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches amid a late-summer warmup, Central Oregon fire officials reminded the public Wednesday that wildfire danger is still high and ...

The latest version of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map is raising concerns from homeowners all across the state, especially in rural areas. The problem is that many claim the map is inconsistent.