Redmond Garage Fire Quickly Contained
Fire crews in Redmond quickly contained a garage fire Saturday evening after gasoline vapors ignited near a propane heater, preventing the blaze from spreading into the home. All residents and pets escaped safely, and no injuries were reported.
Deputy, Resident Rescue Injured Passenger From Burning Vehicle After Crow Road Crash
A Lane County deputy and a nearby resident rescued an injured passenger from a burning vehicle after a rollover crash on Crow Road. The driver was later arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.
Next-Generation 767 Airtanker Targets Aging Firefighting Fleet
A next-generation 767 Very Large Airtanker program is being developed to replace aging widebody firefighting aircraft and expand long-term wildfire suppression capacity.
OEM Activates Emergency Coordination Center Ahead of Atmospheric River
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to Level 3 in response to an incoming atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide risks across western Oregon.
KCFD1 Honors Crew for Life-Saving Fire Response
Klamath County Fire District 1 recognized firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs for their rapid response during a November 14 structure fire, where crews rescued a trapped resident within minutes under hazardous conditions.
$6.4M Philanthropic Match Expands Oregon Hunger Relief
Governor Tina Kotek has announced that philanthropic partners in the Oregon Disaster Funders Network have matched the state’s $6 million investment in hunger relief, identifying more than $6.4 million to support food banks, pantries, and community organizations statewide. The partnership expands resources identified through the Governor’s emergency food order.
NorCal Firefighters Extinguish House Fire in Castella
Fire crews from Castella, Dunsmuir, Mount Shasta, Weed, and CAL FIRE Siskiyou worked together to extinguish a house fire on Castella Loop Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.