(Salem, Ore.) – Starting this past Wednesday, July 17, and into Sunday, July 21, Oregon experienced two separate lightning events that resulted in over 2,000 strikes across the state, which primarily affected Southern,…
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Governor Kotek Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Falls and Lone Rock Fires
OIOpublisher Salem, OR – In a decisive response to escalating wildfire threats, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on July 14 for the Falls Fire in Harney County and on…
CANNON BEACH RURAL FIRE: High Angle Rescue of 2 Juvenile Victims on Chapman Point
On July 9, 2024 at approximately 4 pm Cannon Beach and Seaside Fire were dispatched for a high angle rescue for two victims stuck on the side of the cliff. Firefighters located…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: HOT WEATHER INCREASES THE FIRE DANGER LEVEL TO HIGH IN NORTHWEST OREGON
(July 9th, 2024 4:35 PM NORTHWEST, Ore.) — Due to the extreme high temperatures throughout the region, the fire managers will be increasing the fire danger level to High (yellow) for recreationists…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY NORTHWEST ZONE: Fire Precaution Levels Increase July 10th – Public Use in NW2 & NW3 – to High/Yellow; Industrial FPL in NW2 & NW3 – to Level 2
With the hot dry weather, public use restrictions and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels* are increasing to the following: Public Use Restrictions*: NW -1: Stay at Moderate (blue) NW-2: High (Yellow) NW-3: High…
FATAL CRASH – HWY 130 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY SUNDAY JULY 7, 2024
(Posted on FlashAlert: July 8th, 2024 10:16 AM) On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-130, near milepost 3, in Tillamook County. The…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Excessive Heat Warning Issued 7/5/24 through 7/8/24
7/5/2024 00:47 PDT through 7/8/2024 20:00 PDT Excessive Heat Warning issued July 5 at 12:47AM PDT until July 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures…
Governor Declares Extreme Heat Emergency
Governor urges Oregonians to take every precaution to stay safe and check on their family and neighbors Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency as the state…
All Oregon Dept. of Forestry Districts now in fire season ahead of coming heat wave
SALEM, Ore. – As of July 3, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Heat advisories prompt warnings about heat-related illness; Tips for staying cool
Tips for staying cool include limiting sun exposure, wearing light clothing, knowing signs of heat stroke PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority is encouraging people to take steps to avoid heat-related illnesses…