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Oregon, hazard map and highest-risk wildfire

New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage

Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.

The Washington Post · 3d

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building and so-called defensible space codes

Jefferson Public Radio · 2d

Finalized wildfire hazard map in Oregon now available

Final maps were released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Forestry showing the wildfire hazard for every property in the state.

Fox 12 Oregon · 1d

New Oregon wildfire map finalized

Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.

Yahoo · 1d

Oregon lawmakers reflect on wildfire risk, insurance amid destructive LA fires

With multiple massive wildfires currently raging across the Los Angeles area, the parallels to what Oregon has faced — and may face again — have not been lost on state lawmakers.

Los Angeles, Oregon and wildfires

KGW-TV Portland on MSN · 23h

'It's a 10-year recovery process': Mayor of Oregon town damaged by 2020 wildfire on Los Angeles fires

Four years ago, the Almeda Fire burned portions of Talent and other cities. As fires rage in Los Angeles, the mayor of Talent warns rebuilding won't come easily.

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

Wildfires Latest: 10 Confirmed Dead as Firefighters Work to Contain Blazes in Los Angeles Area

Firefighters are hoping for a break from the fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people, obliterating whole neighborhoods and setting the nation’s second-l

KVAL Eugene on MSN · 4h

Oregon strike teams join battle against Los Angeles wildfires

Fifteen Oregon strike teams arrived in Southern California Thursday, to assist with the growing wildfires happening in the Los Angeles area.According to the Ore

Oregon Department of Forestry leader resigns

OregonLive.com on MSN · 20h

Oregon Department of Forestry leader resigns as controversy roils agency

Oregon State Forester Cal Mukumoto has resigned. Mukumoto answers to the Oregon Board of Forestry, a citizen board appointed by the governor that helps oversee and implement forest policy. His resignation was announced Thursday during a board meeting by Chair Jim Kelly.

USA Today · 21h

Oregon State Forester Cal Mukumoto resigns amid department controversy: What we know

Cal Mukumoto faced a number of crises, most recently a special session of the Oregon Legislature to pay $218 million of unpaid wildfire bills.

Yahoo · 20h

Oregon Department of Forestry director resigns suddenly

Gov. Tina Kotek has announced the resignation of Cal Mukumoto as State Forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry, with the search for a new State Forester set to begin immediately.

3don MSN

Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones

Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions ...

KEZI20h

Oregon communities reflect on wildfire recovery and lessons for California

Residents of Blue River -- a community still rebuilding after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire -- say they empathize with ...

1don MSN

Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in high-risk wildfire areas

Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.

22hon MSN

Oregon sends 300 firefighters to aid California wildfire battle

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying 12 strike teams to assist California in combating wildfires threatening ...

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LA Wildfire Live Updates: At Least Ten Dead

The biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures.

19hon MSN

Red Cross volunteers from Oregon, southwest Washington depart Portland airport to aid California wildfire victims

Red Cross teams have staffed seven shelters with more than a thousand people, according to Red Cross Cascades.

22hon MSN

Oregon climate report predicts 5-degree warming by 2074, increased drought and less snow

The report found that Oregon's average annual temperature increased by 2.2 degrees over the last century. It also indicates ...

1don MSN

Rose Bowl, Pasadena Wildfire Evacuation One Week After Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Matchup

Just one week after the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes competed in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, the iconic stadium is in da ...

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