2012 Water Abundance Helps 2013 Deficit

Rogue River, Ore. — Southern Oregon irrigation officials say last year’s wet spring and wet start to winter have helped offset what was a very dry first three months of 2013. Officials at Lost Creek Lake say as of April 8th the lake had about 4.5′ to go until it’s full and Applegate Lake had … Continue reading »

Barry Point Fire Update

NEAR LAKEVIEW, Ore. — Crews are making progress on the Fort Complex fires burning south of Applegate Lake. The fires are 20% contained and at last report were around 3,400 acres. In Lake County, the Barry Point Fire has pushed further south into California. It has grown to nearly 60,000 acres and is 25% contained. … Continue reading »

Attack On Wildfires In Applegate Area

APPLEGATE LAKE, Ore. — Lightning from Sunday’s storms brought dozens of crews out to multiple fires on Tuesday. As many as 40 lightning strikes Sunday evening sparked 6 small wild fires in the Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest near Applegate Lake. Of the six fires, the Hello Fire is the largest, burning between 10 and … Continue reading »