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Oregon Dept. of Forestry adds new aircraft with AI sensors to boost wildfire detection

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is expanding its wildfire and emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new 'Multi-Mission Aircraft' design

Evacuation orders lifted as fire near La Pine stops spreading

Fire crews have made strong progress on the Riverview Fire in La Pine, where fire behavior has significantly moderated and forward spread has stopped.All evacua

PacifiCorp agrees to pay $575M for damage caused by Archie Creek, 5 other wildfires

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the United States’ claims for damages resulting from six wildfires in Oregon and California, theU.S. Attor

HARP Deadline for 2020 Labor Day Fires Approaching

The deadline to apply for homeowner assistance following the 2020 Labor Day fires is just weeks away.The application window for the Homeowner Assistance and Rec

Moon Complex fire 90% contained; Rogue River Trail remains closed due to hazards

The Moon Complex fire is now 90% contained, with crews actively working to repair roadways and other areas affected by fire suppression activities. Some repair

Evacuation level 1 lifted in Agness, Oregon, as Moon Complex fire threat eases

The evacuation level 1 for the Agness area has been lifted as of Monday, Oct. 27, following the recommendation of the Nevada Team 4 Incident Management Team on

Moon Complex fire 70% contained; closures and safety measures remain in place

The Moon Complex fire, which began on Sept. 3, 2025, has reached 70% containment, covering 19,520 acres.Recent cooler temperatures and increased humidity have

Planning ahead key to escaping wildfire; ESF offers tips to prepare for evacuation

Preparing for wildfire evacuations starts well before any alert is sent out from emergency officials according to Eugene Springfield Fire.ESF says it starts wit

Moon Complex fire 42% contained as crews brace for storm

The Moon Complex fire is now 42% contained, with suppression repair and chipping operations ongoing along the northeast flank.Crews are using limbs and woody d

Moon Complex fire 42% contained as crews continue suppression efforts

The Moon Complex fire, which has burned 19,520 acres since it started on Sept. 3, is now 42% contained.Firefighters have completed suppression repair and chipp

Moon Complex fire containment efforts continue amid closures and evacuations

Firefighters are making progress in containing the Moon Complex fire, which has burned 19,520 acres and is 34% contained.The fire, sparked by lightning, has 26

Moon Complex fire containment efforts progress amid weather challenges

Firefighters are making steady progress in containing the Moon Complex fire, which has burned 19,520 acres and is currently 34% contained.The fire, sparked by

Firefighters advance containment efforts on 19,520-acre blaze in Oregon

Firefighters have made significant progress in containing a 19,520-acre wildfire in Oregon, with containment now at 34%, officials said of the Moon Complex fire

Moon Complex fire crews work to secure isolated heat areas

Fire crews battling the Moon Complex are focusing on securing isolated heat areas along the northern and southern flanks and the river corridor.Suppression rep

Oregon Department of Forestry lifts fire restrictions as 2025 fire season concludes

Friday, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2025 Oregon fire season declaration.“Through aggre

Moon Complex fire 34% contained; evacuation levels reduced

The Moon Complex fire is now 34% contained, with firefighters continuing suppression repair efforts along several roads and fire lines. These repairs aim to lea

Moon Complex containment efforts progress as evacuation levels decrease

The Moon Complex fire, now 34% contained, is under the command of Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team #4 and Incident Commander Daniel Gallagher.Firefighter

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Oregon Gov. Kotek signs multiple bills on immigration protections; Enforcement questioned

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed several bills into law Thursday morning that are aimed at strengthening protections around immigration status.

Remains of missing Eugene man found west of Cheshire

On Thursday, April 9, Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue personnel and a detective returned to the Hall Road area to continue searching for 63-year-old Jonat

Eugene police, fire crews respond to crash closing eastbound 7th Avenue at Tyler Street

Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire are on scene of a motor vehicle crash impacting traffic for the next 20-30 minutes, Eugene PD said around 5:45 p.m. on

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill easing permits for farm stores, tours and events

A bill aimed at helping Oregon farmers grow their businesses with easier permits for things like small stores, offering tours, and hosting other activities was

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Planning ahead key to escaping wildfire; ESF offers tips to prepare for evacuation

Evacuation orders lifted as fire near La Pine stops spreading

PacifiCorp agrees to pay $575M for damage caused by Archie Creek, 5 other wildfires

HARP Deadline for 2020 Labor Day Fires Approaching

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest reduces Moon Complex closure area

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has announced a reduction in the emergency area and road closure for regions affected by the Moon Complex fire, effecti

Firefighters make progress on Moon Complex containment amid rainy weather

Firefighters have achieved 30% containment of the Moon Complex, aided by persistent rain and ongoing efforts to repair roads and fire lines.Crews are focused o

Firefighters make progress as wet weather aids Moon Complex fire efforts

Firefighters battling the Moon Complex fire have reported no measurable growth in recent days, thanks to cooler, wetter weather that moved into the area. Widesp

Moon Complex Fire update: No growth, wet weather aids efforts

The Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 7 will provide updates on the Moon Complex Fire and Rogue River recreation Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.

Moon Complex Fire update: Meeting set for Oct. 9 in Merlin, Ore.

The Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 7 will provide updates on the Moon Complex Fire and Rogue River recreation on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30

Moon Complex Fire update: Meeting set as crews make progress

The Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 7 will provide updates on the Moon Complex Fire at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.

Emigrant Fire command transitions as containment efforts continue

The Middle Fork Type 3 Team has handed over command of the Emigrant Fire to a local Type 4 Incident Commander as of 8 a.m. Tuesday. The fire, ignited by lightni

Foley Ridge Fire 79% contained; final update issued as conditions improve

The Foley Ridge Fire is now 79% contained, marking the final regularly scheduled written update on the incident, officials said Monday morning.The McKenzie Rive

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

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Foley Ridge Fire 46% contained as crews make progress

Foley Ridge Fire decreases Evacuation Levels

Northwest sees decline in wildfire acreage and costs compared to last year's record season

Firefighters make strides in containing Emigrant Fire near Oakridge, now 36% contained