Wildfires

Emigrant Fire in Oregon Grows Beyond 30,000 Acres, Forces Trail and Campground Closures

Just as Oregonians were gearing up for Labor Day adventures, the Emigrant Fire has thrown a wrench in travel plans. What started as a lightning strike on August 24, 2025, has exploded into a fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 30,000 acres southeast of Oakridge. Firefighters are...

Oregon Officials Say Flat Fire Was Not a Homeless Camp But Many Remain Skeptical

The Flat Fire, which has already burned 23,000 acres of forestland and destroyed multiple homes near Sisters, Oregon, has become more than a natural disaster. It is now the subject of a fierce debate about truth, responsibility, and the human role in wildfires that devastate Central Oregon each...

Wildfires in Oregon and California Grow Overnight as Thousands Face Evacuations

SISTERS, Ore. — Wildfire season is showing its teeth across the West, with major blazes raging in both Central Oregon and California’s wine country. Evacuation levels around Sisters are in effect due to the Flat Fire — Level 1 (Be Ready) in green, Level 2 (Be Set) in yellow, and Level 3 (Go Now)...

Flat Fire Doubles Overnight Near Sisters, Thousands of Acres Now Burning

SISTERS, Ore. – Central Oregon is facing another major wildfire as the Flat Fire has doubled in size to nearly 19,000 acres as of Saturday morning, according to the Oregon State Fire Dashboard. The fire remains 0% contained and continues to spread south, prompting new evacuation warnings in and...

Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Issued East of Oakridge as Wildfire Closes Highway 58

Lane County officials have issued a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for residents along Roberts Ranch Road and Dunning Road near Highway 58, just east of Oakridge. The alert went out on Wednesday, August 7, after a wildfire moved dangerously close to homes in the area. A Level 3 order means...
Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation

Oregon’s Wildfires Are the Top Priority in the Nation

With 38 significant, uncontrolled wildfires raging across 838,908 acres in Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States. Oregon bears the brunt of this devastation, with 91.5% of the total burning...

Butte Creek Falls To Re-Open After Four Year Closure

Butte Creek Falls To Re-Open After Four Year Closure

We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in general, so we're beyond excited to bring this news to you....

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