Are there fires in southern Oregon right now?
NO fire activity to report in Oregon at this time. None is expected.
Is there a wildfire in Oregon right now?
Currently, no active large fires in Oregon and Washington.
Where is the smoke in southern Oregon coming from?
Much of that smoke came from the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires that destroyed about 2,600 homes in Jackson County. That’s when Safay decided that she needed to leave the valley.
What fire is near Medford OR?
The Almeda Fire
The Almeda Fire was particularly catastrophic. On the morning of Sept. 8, 2020, it swept through the Rogue Valley within a matter of hours, destroying more than 2,600 homes between Ashland, Talent, Phoenix and Medford. It was the most destructive wildfire in Oregon’s recorded history.
Where is the wildfire in Oregon?
Oregon
Oregon wildfires/Location
What towns are close to the bootleg fire in Oregon?
Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon runs 5 miles to the east
- North of the town of Beatty. North end of Godawa Springs Road north of the rock quarry.
- Near the town of Sprague River. Upper Tableland area north of Oregon Pines Road.
- North of the town of Beatty. Sycan Estates area.
Are Oregon wildfires still burning?
Wildfires burning in Oregon and Washington Monday are not as serious as fires in other parts of the West. Still, the Ana Fire in Oregon and the Dry Creek Fire in Washington are slowing traffic and prompting some pre-evacuation notices.
How many wildfires are in the state of Oregon?
The Oregon Department of Forestry said there are four wildfires, or wildfire complexes, larger than 20,000 acres in the state. Most of the state’s big fires are in the Cascades, spanning from the Washington to California border.
Where are wildfires burning in Oregon?
Two fires are burning on the coast between Arch Cape and Manzanita , seven fires are burning in the area of Santiam State Forest east of Salem, another fire is burning north of Shady Cove in southwest Oregon and three fires are burning around Coos Bay.
What is the biggest forest fire in Oregon?
The Biscuit Fire of 2002 burned almost 500,000 acres in Southern Oregon and Northern California, the biggest forest fire in the state’s recent past. The biggest fire in state history, the Silverton Fire of 1865, burned an estimated 990,000 acres southeast of Salem.