Initial damage assessments for the Grasshopper Fire have confirmed the loss of six primary residences and 15 outbuildings as the lightning-caused blaze reached 85,114 acres Thursday morning. The fire, which remains 20 percent contained, has entered a new …
Firefighters on the Rowe Creek Complex are bracing for a Red Flag Warning today as the massive lightning-caused blaze reached 373,777 acres and 79 percent containment. The National Weather Service warning, in effect from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., brings a double …
Firefighters have achieved five percent containment on the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County as the blaze grew to 52,531 acres two miles west of Sprague River. There are 761 personnel assigned to the incident, which was first detected on August 5. …
Salem, OR – Pursuant to the United States Flag Code, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on August 14, 2026, in honor of Jason Ensign, who died on August 6, 2026, while conducting firefighting …
Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families are invited to attend the 2026 Veteran Benefit Expo, Oregon’s largest statewide veteran resource event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Douglas Hall at …
Fort Stevens State Park is hosting a living history and military vehicle event kicking off Friday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. This is a chance to look at WWII-era vehicles and learn about the park’s rich history. The event will include dozens of historic military …
A new unified command including international support took charge of the Grasshopper Fire on Wednesday as the blaze reached 83,642 acres. The fire remains 20 percent contained with 1,832 personnel assigned to the incident. Effective Wednesday morning, the …
SALEM, ORE. — As drought conditions impact communities across much of Oregon, the State of Oregon reminds eligible public bodies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations and small businesses of the financial and technical resources available to support drought …
Firefighters are working around the clock to clear hazards from U.S. Highway 26 with the goal of reopening the corridor as they gain further control over the massive Rowe Creek Complex. The fire, located about 10 miles south of Fossil, has burned 373,540 …
Firefighters are prioritizing home protection as the Wrights Spring Fire expanded to 51,687 acres Tuesday morning. The blaze, located approximately two miles west of Sprague River, remains at 0 percent containment with 656 personnel currently assigned to …
Firefighters successfully secured several trouble spots overnight on the massive Rowe Creek Complex, which has now burned 372,971 acres. The lightning-caused blaze is 83 percent contained as 1,660 personnel work to strengthen barriers. Tuesday crews plan …
Firefighters are working to stop the southeasterly spread of the Wrights Spring Fire, which has grown to 46,769 acres since being detected on August 5. The lightning-caused fire remains at 0% containment, with 555 personnel assigned to the incident. On …
The third quarterly meeting of 2026 for the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will be held virtually and in person on Wednesday, September 9, in the College Union Crater Lake Complex at the Oregon Institute of …
Firefighters have reached 23 percent containment on the lightning-caused Grasshopper Fire, which has now burned 63,659 acres. As the incident expands in complexity, the Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team is arriving to oversee …
Firefighters on the Rowe Creek Complex are engaged in an active firefight on the fire's southern edge as the lightning-caused blaze reaches 371,548 acres. Despite 84 percent containment, fire crews spent Sunday night battling spot fires that jumped …
TYGH VALLEY, Ore. — Oregon Air National Guard hand crews moved into their second day of wildland firefighting operations Aug. 9, 2026, shifting from structure protection to mop-up, monitoring and patrol of existing containment lines on the Grasshopper Fire …
Firefighters used a brief overnight reprieve from extreme fire behavior to attack trouble spots on the massive Rowe Creek Complex, which has reached 367,847 acres and 79 percent containment. A new unified command began Sunday morning as the Oregon State …
Firefighters faced extreme fire behavior Friday as the Rowe Creek Complex grew to 364,413 acres. Despite very difficult red flag weather conditions, crews were able to increase containment to 76 percent. Crews spent much of Friday defending control lines …
South Central Fire Management Partnership Salem, OR — Today, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. The Klamath County Fire Defense Board Chief requested assistance with life, safety, and …
People anywhere in Oregon who have been affected by wildfires or wildfire-related air quality can call 1-833-669-0554, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The statewide hotline is available to people experiencing any wildfire-related impact, including those …
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