Oregon Wildfire Updates

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has opened a conversation on using ‘kicker’ funds to cover the cost of wildfires in the state. Part Of Oregon ‘Kicker’ Rebate Could Go To Wildfire Costs Kotek indicated that she supports using part of…

In a push to boost wildfire preparedness ahead of the summer season, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) this week completed a training course for 60 adults in custody (AIC) to serve on wildfire crews—a move that doubles the current…

More people die in Oregon, California, and Washington than anywhere else in the U.S. from inhaling particulate matter carried in wildfire smoke, with annual death rates between 130 and 5,100 according to a study published in the journal…

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) says residents who ensured their properties were clear of debris and timber to feed wildfires, escaped the 1.9 million acres of scorched earth that was the season of 2024. Despite the destruction,…

Public testimony about a 5-cent non-refundable tax on beverage containers to help fund wildfire prevention closes today (Saturday) at 3 p.m. Proposed 5-cent Non-refundable Tax on Bottles and Cans The suggested tax will be…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The City of Ashland's 2025 fire season Weed Abatement Program starts in May to reduce fire fuel and the spread of potential wildfires. It's crucial that Ashlanders ensure their property is safe. The city has indicated…

Organizers of the Keep Oregon Green campaign have decided to use billboards featured in the 1950s to make the public aware of fire safety regulations. Together with federal, state, tribal, and local fire and emergency services, they will…

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has red-flagged wildfire prevention as a top priority for the upcoming federal budget, pledging to fight for the funding needed to reduce risk factors. Forest Thinning and Controlled Burns are Essential…

An Oregon Senate bill preventing utility companies from pushing part of the financial burden of wildfire-related damages onto consumers when a court finds the company liable for causing the fire passed the senate on Thursday with a vote of…

The firing of National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff will have severe repercussions for the continued protection of Oregon marine life and weather forecasting crucial events such as wildfires. This is the…