Wildfires

Oregon’s Burning Question: Why Are We Still Ignoring Indigenous Fire Wisdom?

Recently, I revisited Cougar Hot Springs, a place I hadn't seen since my teenage years. The transformation was startling. Where once lush greenery enveloped the pools, now stood a forest of charred trees, remnants of the devastating Terwilliger Fire of 2018. The serene ambiance had been replaced...

Rapidly Expanding Tiller Trail Fire in Southern Oregon Triggers Governor’s Emergency Action

Seeing Oregon's landscape turn into a blazing inferno is truly terrifying. The sheer scale of the devastation, with more than 1.4 million acres scorched by relentless wildfires, is beyond comprehension. For those of us who cherish Oregon’s natural beauty, it’s heart-wrenching to watch the state we...

Wildfire Forces ‘Go Now’ Level 3 Evacuations at Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon

A wildfire erupted near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate level 3 "go now" evacuation for the community of Cherry Grove. As an Oregonian who has witnessed these destructive fires year after year, it’s hard not to feel a growing frustration. What used to be a season of...

Thursday Brings Hazy Skies and Poor Air Quality Across Oregon

Air quality advisories will remain active until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday for the Portland-Vancouver metro area, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge. These alerts have been issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality due to smoke...

Oregon Under Statewide Smog and Smoke Advisories

As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, smoke and smog are severely impacting much of Oregon's air quality, state officials announced on Wednesday. By mid-day, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had issued an air advisory for 20 of Oregon’s 36 counties due to wildfire smoke....
New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

New Wildfires in Klamath County And Near Mount Hood

Two new wildfires have been reported in Oregon this weekend, and one of them has triggered, 'Go Now' evacuation orders for nearby residents. S-503 Fire Near Mount Hood Oregon The new S-503 wildfire southeast of Mount Hood is currently estimated at 800 acres and is...

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