Don’t let the cool weather fool you—residents in Central Oregon are still being affected by wildfire. While the wet weather has slowed the progression, the Cedar Creek wildfire has consumed over 110,000 acres and is roughly 14% contained. Local officials reported that fire crews are making progress on the containment and mop up operations, extinguishing…
Over 40,000 PGE and Pacific Power customers may experience power outages Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th as a fire prevention strategy. Outages are expected throughout the Portland Metro Area as well as in Douglas, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk, and Tillamook counties. Residents in impacted areas will receive at least 4 hours notice before…
It’s summertime, and that means that the heat levels are rapidly rising in many areas of the Pacific Northwest. The sunshine and warmth may be a welcome change from the consistent rainfall in June, but with the wildfires of 2020 on many Oregonian’s minds, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your local…
It’s getting to be the hottest part of the year in Oregon, and the risk of fire is higher than ever too. This year’s wildfire season in Oregon has potential to be particularly tough due to the multi-year drought and a nationwide labor shortage that is affecting firefighting personnel. Despite the wet spring, it is…
As temperatures rise, the risk of wildfires increases. Do your part in decreasing the risk by making fire prevention a priority in your life. There are various rules and regulations surrounding wildfire prevention, including thoroughly extinguishing campfires and adhering to fire restrictions. For more tips and information, visit the Oregon Department of Forestry’s website. If…
It has been a wet winter and spring so far, which bodes well for the upcoming wildfire season. The amount of rain and snow an area gets has a big impact on when fire season starts. The snow we get in the winter melts when temperatures get warmer in the spring. The melting snow, combined…
Rainy season in the Pacific Northwest can be very relieving when it comes after a big fire season. That being said, we shouldn’t let our guard down as soon as we see some rain. According to the Emergency Management Division of Washington State Military Department, wildland fires have occurred in every month of the year.…
Most of us can get access to information quickly through mobile devices throughout the day but if we’re working on our feet and moving around it’s easy to not look at your phone or check the news. In Oregon, some county’s have a public alert system you can sign up for which will send alerts…
Whether we like it or not, Wildfire season is upon us. There are a ton of resources throughout the Pacific Northwest that track active fires and keep people ready, safe and prepared. We’ve compiled a short list below of helpful resources for different needs when it comes to wildfires. As always, if you have been…
Unfortunately, wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are something we need to plan for. Similar to getting insurance before something bad happens, planning for fires is important so you are prepared if it ever happens where you live. Tualatin Fire and Rescue created a great three step plan for fire prevention and evacuation should you need…
