New evacuation mapping system aims to improve wildfire response, evacuations in Oregon's tri-county area

Emergency managers are urging Portland metro area residents to learn recommended evacuation routes in their respective ...
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Officials urge ‘Be Wildfire Aware’ as part of community event in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It may seem early but wildfire season is already here, with only about 10 relatively small but active fires burning in Oregon currently. That number is expected to increase as ...
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Oregon wildfire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, prompting new evacuations

The Darlene 3 fire started in the afternoon, June 25, 2024, and spread overnight to 1,700 acres in Deschutes County, Ore. automation A wind-driven wildfire threatening homes and causing evacuations in ...
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Oregon nonprofit network prepares for volunteer wildfire response

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As we mark the first day of June, state officials warn Oregon could see a longer wildfire season due to dry conditions, low snowpack and increasing drought concerns. Oregon ...
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Oregon wildfire surges to 1,500 acres as crews battle against winds

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A fast-moving wildfire in north-central Oregon has grown to 1,500 acres, prompting a rapid response from fire ...

Oregon Department of Forestry debuts new Twin Otter wildfire aircraft in Salem

Oregon Department of Forestry debuts a $13.23M Twin Otter to replace its 40-year-old Observer plane, featuring AI wide-area mapping, HD thermal imaging, 3D mission software and night ops to boost ...