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One of the world’s tallest trees — the centuries-old 'Doerner Fir' — is on fire in Oregon.

Douglas-firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are Oregon's most common trees, but the tree that's ablaze, known as the Doerner Fir, ...
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Evacuations in Eugene area as fire nears homes; quick response key to containment

Firefighters, along with the Oregon Department of Forestry, responded to a rapidly spreading field fire near Scharen Road on ...
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As temperatures heat up again, Central Oregon officials say recent rain did little to ease wildfire danger

Recent rain showers across Central Oregon have provided short-term relief, but fuels remain dry and the risk of wildfire is ...

Fire weather and extreme heat coming to Eugene: What to know

A fire weather watch was issued for Thursday, Aug. 21, while an extreme heat watch was issued for Aug. 22-24 for Eugene and ...

Close to 3 Million Homes Face Wildfire Risk—Here’s What You Need to Know

The at-risk dwellings carry a staggering combined reconstruction cost value of $1.3 trillion, according to a new report.

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State’s Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger ...
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Oregon, Washington leaders fire back at AG Bondi over sanctuary policy threats

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has fired back against recent threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to comply with federal ...

Lauren Johnson sworn in as Portland fire chief, pledges to lead with trust and collaboration

Portland Fire & Rescue's new chief leads Oregon’s largest fire department, overseeing more than 740 employees and a nearly ...