I frequently read anecdotes and even research suggesting that “active forest management” can successfully slow or stop wildfires. In my experience, many ...
With rains and cooler temperatures in the fall, the Oregon Department of Forestry declared the end of the fire season for the state on Oct. 17. The scope of wildfires was relatively mild in 2025, ...
Douglas-firs ( Pseudotsuga menziesii) are Oregon's most common trees, but the tree that's ablaze, known as the Doerner Fir, is special. Measuring 325 feet (99.1 meters) tall and with a diameter of ...
The Moon Complex fire burning in Curry County near the Rogue River grew significantly on Friday due to strong winds, the agency said in a statement. Those weather conditions “pushed the fire into new ...
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) -- The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to collectively open debris burning in the fall. The 12 local fire ...