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Dixon Fire on 'positive trajectory,' rises from 4% to 11% ... - KPIC
Aug 16, 2024 · ODF and local crews will provide ongoing structure protection and monitoring as needed. Containment of the fire increased from 4% to 11% Thursday night. Low temperatures and high relative humidity helped crews accomplish extensive mop up around much of the perimeter. They laid hose on the southern edge of the fire and will expand mop up Friday ...
Multiple Oregon highways in Southern Oregon close due to …
Jan 13, 2024 · The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) tells us that OR-66 milepost 5 - 44: Greensprings Hwy. (OR-66) is closed 4 miles east of Ashland to MP 66 in Klamath County due to extreme winter weather conditions. ODOT is advising to not detour on secondary roads; they are not maintained for winter travel. Check TripCheck.com for updates.. On Interstate 5, milepost 0 - 11: Caltrans has closed I ...
ODOT reports 'treacherous' conditions over High Cascade passes …
Jan 9, 2024 · Oregon Department of Transportation crews are reporting "treacherous conditions" over the High Cascade passes near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake (Hwy 62 and Hwy 230 north of Prospect, Hwy 138E between Hwy 230 and U.S. Hwy 97), including heavy and drifting snow, high winds, and low to zero visibility. "Safety is our top priority," ODOT stated.
Police: 50-year-old Roseburg man stabbed, suspect at large - KPIC
Apr 3, 2024 · ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 50-year-old Roseburg man was stabbed early Tuesday morning, that's according to the Roseburg Police Department (RPD). RPD says around 6:00 a.m., April 3, 2024, police responded to the 900 block of NE Willow Street after receiving report that there had been a stabbing.. When officers arrived at the scene they found a 50-year-old man seriously injured from sustained stab wounds.
6-acre grass fire in Camas Valley human caused; all evacuations
Aug 1, 2024 · CAMAS VALLEY, Ore. — Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, crews from multiple agencies responded to reported 1/2-acre grass fire, with a column of smoke detected and confirmed by Douglas Forest Protective Association’s camera detection operators. Due to the quick-moving grass fire and its proximity to structures, DFPA and structural command officials agreed to initiate evacuations with the Douglas ...
Oregon State Police seek info about cow elk killing - KPIC
Aug 17, 2024 · Douglas County, Ore — The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for the killing and waste of a cow elk in Douglas County. According to law officials, the investigation indicated the animal was shot and left to waste in a clear-cut area near milepost 5 on …
Firefighters intensify efforts amid challenging conditions on ... - KPIC
Aug 12, 2024 · Fire burns along Tiller Trail Highway as firefighters battle the blaze Saturday evening, Aug. 10, 2024. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office photo) DAYS CREEK, Ore. — Fire crews on the Dixon Fire worked through the night to extend control lines around the fire perimeter. The fire is currently 1,833 acres and is 0% contained, the Oregon Department ...
Fire danger level jumps to High in southwest Oregon ... - KPIC
Jun 28, 2024 · Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal. For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season public restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you: Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328. Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152.
Crews improve containment lines across Homestead Complex
Sep 18, 2024 · Currently 800 people are assigned to the Homestead Complex and Lane 1 Fires and fire officials with NW7 Interagency Incident Managament team say that personnel are improving containment lines across the fire area. However there are still many miles of uncontained fire edge, according to fire officials, firefighters are focused on mopping up ...