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Henry, Coyote and Shingle Fires Near Control as Red Flag Conditions Persist
Three major wildfires burning in north-central and eastern Oregon are nearing full containment, but fire managers warn that hot, dry, and windy weather — plus forecasted dry thunderstorms — keeps the region in a critical fire weather pattern through the weekend.
Public Safety
Rowe Creek Complex Grows to 373,777 Acres; Highway 26 Reopens as Red Flag Warning Looms
The massive Rowe Creek Complex fire reached 373,777 acres and 79% containment as of August 13, with firefighters celebrating the reopening of US Highway 26 even as a Red Flag Warning and the threat of dry lightning put all progress at risk.
Public Safety
Warm Springs Tap Water Declared Safe: Boil Water Notice and Conservation Order Lifted
The EPA and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have officially lifted both the Boil Water Notice and Water Conservation Order that were in place during the Bench Fire emergency. Tap water on the reservation is now safe to drink, cook with, and use normally.
Public Safety
JCSO Sheriff Logs: Impaired Driver Crashes North of Madras, DV Report in Crooked River Ranch
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reports an impaired driving crash north of Madras, a domestic violence call in Crooked River Ranch, and the arrest of a wanted subject in Madras during its latest incident logs.
Public Safety
JCSO Sheriff Log: Impaired Driver on Hwy. 97, Domestic Assault at Crooked River Ranch Among Week's Incidents
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to a range of incidents between August 3 and 9, including a suspected impaired driver who crashed off Highway 97 north of Madras, a domestic violence arrest at Crooked River Ranch, and a tractor theft in Madras.
Public Safety
Rowe Creek Complex Grows to 367,847 Acres; US-26 Remains Closed as New Command Teams Arrive
The massive Rowe Creek Complex fire reached nearly 368,000 acres Sunday as US Highway 26 remains closed and a new unified command structure brings fresh resources to the fight.
Public Safety
State Grant Helps Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue Keep Pace During Brutal Fire Season
A wildfire staffing grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue maintain local emergency coverage while contributing personnel to the statewide mutual-aid system during one of Oregon's worst fire seasons on record.
Public Safety
Rowe Creek Complex Grows to 364,000 Acres as US-26 Remains Closed
The massive Rowe Creek Complex wildfire reached 364,413 acres Saturday — spanning Jefferson, Crook, Wheeler, and Wasco counties — as crews fought extreme fire behavior and spot fires continued to threaten US Highway 26.
Public Safety
State Grant Bolsters Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue Staffing During Wildfire Season
A wildfire staffing grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue keep an extra firefighter on duty each day through the heart of fire season, strengthening both local response and regional mutual aid.
Public Safety
Bench and Round Butte Fires Near Containment; Red Flag Conditions Possible This Weekend
Both fires that have burned across Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Reservation are nearing full containment, but near-record heat and critically low humidity forecast for this weekend are keeping crews on alert.
Public Safety
Jefferson County Fires: Mud Springs Ignites Near Gateway as Rowe Creek Complex Reaches 344,000 Acres
A new fire erupted before dawn Thursday near Gateway while the massive Rowe Creek Complex continued burning east of Culver and Metolius. Here is the latest on every active fire affecting Jefferson County.
Public Safety
US Highway 26 Remains Closed as Rowe Creek Complex Fire Tops 329,000 Acres
The Rowe Creek Complex Fire — burning since July 15 near Fossil — has grown to 329,012 acres and remains 62% contained. US Highway 26 is still closed through the fire corridor, and crews are warning the public to stay out of closed areas as dangerous conditions persist.