NEAR RUCH, Ore. – Just because fire season may be over, doesn’t mean the fire risks are gone, too. Firefighters from Applegate Fire District 9 responded to a two-acre grass fire on Humbug Creek Road on Wednesday. Crews say the fire was sparked by an open burn that caught some nearby dry grass. The fire … Continue reading »
Warm Weather Sparks Fire Concerns
By Yessenia Anderson PHEONIX,Ore. — As temperatures increase and vegetation dries fire officials said fire risks are high. As those risks go up, so do the calls for firefighters. Crews at Fire District 5 in Phoenix have been prepping for the increase for months. That work includes getting grass engines in service, fire shelter training … Continue reading »
