OR Dept. of Forestry in Red After Record-Setting Fire Season
Despite an emergency allotment, the Department Spent $260 million on fires in 2024.
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Crews Make Progress on Battle Mtn. Fire near Ukiah, OR
The fire began 13 days ago.
Wildfires Have Scorched Just Over 1 Million Acres in Oregon
according to data, 2024 could wind up as the worst fire season in Oregon history.
As of Sunday, just over 1 million acres burned
In 2020, slightly over 1 million acres were also consumed by wildfires, so far this year officials have not said if current blazes have surpassed that.
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Fire-Fighting Plane Crashes in Oregon, Pilot Killed
Remains of aircraft were found somewhere north of Burns, OR.
See Stunning Images of Oregon Lone Rock Wildfire
The Lone Rock Fire is one of a number of wildfires in Oregon, Lone Rock is a tiny area with about 25 homes, about 30 miles southwest of Heppner, OR.
UPDATE-Fast-Moving Wildfires Close I-84 in Oregon, Baker City to Ontario
Officials say don't try to use alternate routes, county roads or even some two-lane highways, they are not suitable for interstate traffic. Road now closed from La Grande to Baker City
Oregon to Release Draft of New Wildfire Hazard Map
THe map will be released in draft form, then state will take public comments