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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Oregon wildfire map finalized with 106K properties pegged for highest hazard
About 6% of the state's 1.9 million tax lots meet criteria where new codes on defensible space and fire hardening will apply.
Final wildfire hazard maps released, notifications sent to property owners
Oregon’s statewide wildfire hazard maps, designating hazard zones and wildland-urban interface areas, are now finalized and available on the Oregon Explorer website. Property owners affected by the de
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 now accessible on the Oregon Explorer
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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 ...
Red Cross workers from Oregon, Washington deploy to Los Angeles for wildfire relief
Red Cross workers from both Oregon and Southern Washington are heading to Los Angeles to help support the victims of the ...
Oregon firefighters mobilize to California to help with Los Angeles area fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 15 strike teams made up of 300 firefighters and 75 engines. Another 70 wildland firefighters are on their way as well.
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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 communities near Los Angeles.
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 ...
5,000 Providence healthcare workers in Oregon intend to go on strike this Friday
Newly filed court documents suggest that Eric Stearns, a St. Helens High School teacher arrested on charges of sexual abuse, ...
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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 ...
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Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Response in Southern California with Additional Firefighting Teams
Oregon sends three more fire strike teams to fight California wildfires, joining 12 others previously deployed.
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.