ASHLAND, Ore. — It is not wildfire season just yet, but crews are already fighting fires in dry brush. Firefighters were called out to several fires on Thursday. With just two days into the month of May, wildland fire crews thought their jobs this time of year was to clear out vegetation; instead, they’re fighting … Continue reading »
Controlled Burning Could Begin
MEDFORD, Ore. – The chance of rain this weekend could mean a chance for seeing smoke in the skies. If the rainfall is significant, the Oregon Department of Forestry or ODF can allow some controlled burning projects to begin only the projects in higher elevations. ODF officials consider a lot of factors before giving the … Continue reading »
