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Repeal of wildfire hazard map advances
Senate Bill 83 aims to repeal the wildfire hazard map and has advanced, by unanimous vote, in the Oregon Senate. Learn more about it here.
Senate Bill 83 via Oregon State Legislature
Photo via KPTV screenshot
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Oregon firefighters help with California’s fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal deployed six strike teams to assist with fires in California. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Deschutes County releases new Wildfire Protection Plan
The new Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan is available for public feedback through February 5. Find out more here.
SEE THE WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN HERE
SEE THE ORIGINAL MYCENTRALOREGON.COM ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Project Wildfire
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New wildfire hazard map for Oregon
Homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas must meet new building and defensible space codes. Find out more about the changes here.
SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Central Oregon Daily News Screenshot
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Edison Butte snow park to stay closed this season
Edison Butte Sno-Park will remain closed this winter due to damage from this summer’s wildfires. Find out more here.
SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Fall rain ends Central Oregon wildfires
After a record-breaking fire year, October rains bring an end to wildfire season. Learn more here.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Smoke expected today with eruption of Pine Mountain fire
A new fire at Pine Mountain has exploded to over 2,000 acres. Smoke is expected in the Central Oregon area as firefighters work to manage the blaze. Learn more here.
Photo via Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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Central Oregon has had roughly 325 wildfires this year
Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year and 550,000 acres have burned; recent fires in Madras and Tumalo mitigated. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Eastward progress halted in Little Lava Fire
Firefighters have halted the eastward progression of the Little Lava Fire – most area’s risk levels have been reduced. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
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Sunriver under Level 1 Evacuation
Sunriver is under Level 1 (“Be Ready”) evacuation due to wildfires in the Bachelor Complex. There has been “significant fire growth” since lightning sparked these fires. Learn more here.
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