The Brewer Fire has merged with the Green Mountain and Crosswhite fires to become part of the Rowe Creek Complex - West Zone. Fire officials announced the name change Tuesday, noting that when wildfires merge, the incident typically takes the name of the …
The Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 294,900 acres following the merger of several large wildfires, fire officials announced Tuesday. While the total acreage increased, overall containment is now reported at 33 percent as crews reassess the combined …
A new management team took command of the Shingle Fire this morning as firefighters reached six percent containment on the lightning-caused blaze. The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 5 is now in unified command with the Oregon State Fire …
A two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers opportunities to sharpen their skills in building and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. The Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference – scheduled Sept. 28-29 at the Riverhouse …
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 July 29, 2026, in honor of U.S. Navy Commander Gabriel Edwards, who died on July 1, 2026, following an …
Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and remain open through Wednesday, Nov. 4. Based on strong demand and available funding, DEQ expects the program will be …
Depot Bay, Ore. — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Whale Watching Center and viewing area around the building will close for repairs this summer. There are still plenty of places along the Oregon Coast to see whales from Astoria to Brookings. “ …
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek today issued the following statement following a report from the Oregon State Police (OSP) over the weekend that armed individuals impersonated federal law enforcement officers, condemning the incident and raising concerns …
The Fox Fire pushed west to Interstate 84 overnight, forcing a total closure of the interstate as the fast-moving blaze grew to 46,071 acres. In response to the growing threat to the nearby communities, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized a task force …
Cooler temperatures and calm winds helped crews on the Akawa Butte Fire transition from direct suppression to mop-up operations overnight. The lightning-caused fire is now estimated at 27,308 acres and is 6 percent contained. Firefighters took advantage of …
Firefighters made significant progress on the Hagen Fire yesterday as regional haze helped moderate fire behavior. The fire is currently estimated at 26,879 acres and is being managed under unified command by Northwest Team 7 and the Oregon State Fire …
Unified command has been established to manage the Shingle Fire as it remains active and continues to threaten communities in Wheeler and Grant counties. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Blue Incident Management Team joined existing wildland crews Sunday to …
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will host its annual 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 the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg. Presented …
Containment on the Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 35 percent as of Monday morning, even as fire officials report that several major blazes have merged into one massive fire area. The complex is now estimated at 209,546 acres, though accurate final numbers …
Firefighters have successfully halted the westward spread of the Brewer Fire, holding lines just north of Prineville as the blaze enters its thirteenth day. The lightning-caused fire is now estimated at 51,308 acres with five percent containment. The …
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Salem office and all its contact centers will be temporarily closed for an all-staff event, 2:30–3:30 p.m., on July 28. The department’s five regional offices, in Bend, Eugene, Gresham, Medford, and Portland, will remain …
The Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Beachcomb and Bench fires late Saturday night and the Second Flat Fire on Sunday. The Oregon State Fire Marshal is assigning an incident management team and resources to the Beachcomb and Bench fires on …
Firefighters on the Rowe Creek Complex are bracing for critical weather conditions today as the massive blaze is expected to merge with the nearby Brewer Fire. The lightning-caused complex has grown to 208,759 acres and is 31% contained. A Red Flag Warning …
Firefighters are working to secure control lines today as a localized Red Flag Warning goes into effect for Central Oregon. The Oregon State Fire Marshal Red Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Ian Yocum, is overseeing structural protection …
Firefighters are battling extreme fire behavior today as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 10 p.m. tonight. Crews are facing a dangerous combination of strong winds, high temperatures, and unstable air that is expected to drive fire growth and …
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