MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire crews are preparing homeowners for what they’re saying could be a very long fire season. Ready, Set, Go is a national program started in California. Experts say 80% of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved through preparation and with the high risk of fire in Medford’s surrounding hills and … Continue reading »
Demo Shows Importance of Sprinklers
MEDFORD, Ore. — In less than three minutes, a fire can burn everything inside one room; it’s a message the Medford Fire Department demonstrated to the Chamber of Commerce. Members from the Chamber of Commerce visited the fire department, learning about what the fire department does, from extrications, to putting out fires. In one demonstration, … Continue reading »
Fire Burns Medford Garage
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Medford family escapes their home as their garage catches fire early Monday morning. Medford firefighters say the call came in around 9 a.m. at the home on Lara Court and a large cloud of smoke was visible from blocks away. Crews say the fire burned through much of the garage, but … Continue reading »
