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The Oregon Department of Forestry filled an order Wednesday to send 11 more firefighters to North Carolina to help them battle wildfires raging in the state. That brings the total number of ODF firefi...
From KTVZ
More than 12,000 acres have burned in North and South Carolina as wildfires continue to rage through the states’ western region.
From Time
“Yesterday (March 25), fire behavior was intense, with rapid fire spread and extreme burning conditions as high winds and dry weather returned to Western North Carolina,” the N.C. Forest Service said...
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Oregon sends 11 more firefighters to help battle North Carolina wildfires, two from Central Oregon
The Oregon Department of Forestry filled an order Wednesday to send 11 more firefighters to North Carolina to help them battle wildfires raging in the state. That brings the total number of ODF firefighters in North Carolina to 37,
Dozens of Oregon firefighters deployed to assist with North Carolina wildfires
Oregon forestry officials are sending 26 firefighters to help fight wildfires in North Carolina, said the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Oregon firefighters deployed to North Carolina to battle wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has sent 26 firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to assist in combating multiple wildfires. The deployment ...
How to Help Victims of the Carolina Wildfires
The wildfires come as many continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene just six months ago.
Breezy and warm Friday; fire danger rises in Carolinas
We’re cool and comfortable to start this Friday as winds stay relatively light. Clouds will mix in as the sun comes up and temperatures warm up effectively and quickly throughout the day.
Wildfires continue to spread in NC, SC leaving behind destruction: See map of Carolinas
Firefighters in North Carolina gain movement on containing two of the state's largest fires, while South Carolina's largest fire doubles in size
Wildfires in NC, large enough to be seen by satellite, spread and lead to evacuations
Damage from Hurricane Helene created a wealth of fuel for wildfires in Polk County, experts say. This image was taken by volunteers from Gastonia, NC, who are helping to contain the fire. Gastonia Fire Department photo Residents of a Rutherfordton neighborhood were ordered to evacuate immediately on Wednesday afternoon,
NC National Guard and Emergency Management team rescues injured firefighter in Asheville
North Carolina National Guard and NC Emergency Management team rescue injured firefighter after tree falls on him during clearing operations.
Firefighters make progress on containing Carolinas wildfires but warn danger persists
Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions
Statesman Journal8d
What caused the 2020 Santiam wildfires? Investigation sheds light on deadly fires
A new report on the 2020 Santiam Fires says major fires in the Gates, Mill City and Lyons area were not caused by downed power lines. The report blames embers from the previously burning Beachie ...
Oregon offers free home fire safety assessments ahead of wildfire season. Here's what to know
Eligible homeowners and renters can have deputy state fire marshal or fire department member point out fire risks around their homes.
How Trump job cuts could leave Oregon forests more vulnerable to wildfires
After Oregon’s record wildfire season in 2024, local communities and government officials are concerned that ongoing personnel purges at federal land management agencies could leave the region shorthanded for pre-season fire mitigation projects and unprepared to combat deadly conflagrations when they break out later this year.
KTVZ4d
Oregon Department of Forestry returns the favor, sends 26 firefighters to help battle North Carolina wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry filled an order over the weekend and sent 26 firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to assist in fighting numerous ...
USA Today13d
Shooter fires at Tesla dealership in Oregon, the location's second such incident this month
Just a week after an Oregon Tesla dealership was shot at, another shooting was reported at the business, local police announced this week. The dealership in Tigard, a city just outside of Portland ...
Oregon lawmakers propose cautious budget amid federal funding uncertainty
Lawmakers will finalize the next two-year budget this session and have announced a series of public meetings around the state.
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