Oregon … Oregon officials said they will clarify and confirm numbers later Tuesday. Remember -- you can recycle your tree rather than just sending it to the landfill. Search “Emergency Alerts” and your county’s name to find a link. WEST LINN, Ore. (KOIN) -- The coronavirus pandemic has changed so much for students in Oregon, but one high school choir is refusing to let it silence their voices. … Top officials in Oregon are applauding the quick approval by the White House of Gov. Popular farm product banned. The fire lines set near Estacada continue to hold, and crews will continue to work to strengthen them Tuesday. SOURCE: City of Lincoln City. An update on evacuations will be available noon Friday, Sept. 11. The 1,509-acre Dowty fire and 497-acre Unger Road fire are both 91% contained. “On Monday, I spoke with President Trump and urged swift approval of Oregon’s Major Disaster Declaration and I am grateful for his quick response,” Walden said in a press release. Once the fire was contained and as crews transitioned into “overhaul mode,” Clackamas Fire said the biggest concern for the night was the wind, which has been a fire danger across Oregon and Southwest Washington all evening and is expected to last into Tuesday. UO ends pay cuts . The fire grew Monday, driven by southwest winds and the terrain, and “unusually active” fire behavior continued overnight. There have been no changes to the evacuation zones in the last three days. Copyright 2020 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. Brattain Fire: The Brattain Fire near Paisley in Lake County was at 34,000 acres and 15% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Shayanne Summers holds her dog Toph while wrapped in a blanket after several days of staying in a tent at an evacuation center at the Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Oak Grove, Ore. "It's nice enough here you could almost think of this as camping and forget everything else, almost," said Summers about staying at the center after evacuating from near Molalla, Ore., which was threatened by the Riverside Fire. In our region, the Beachie Creek Fire … Days after trying to stamp out rumors surrounding wildfires, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office officials realized they may have contributed to misinformation. Fire in Oregon City. Southern Oregon’s Two Four Two Fire continues to grow. Oregon wildfires burn more than 838,000 acres, killed at least 10 people. Oregon: Gov. Almeda Fire: The fire responsible for destroying much of the communities of Phoenix and Talent in southern Oregon is estimated at 5,700 acres and … Wildfires exploded across Oregon in September, forcing mass evacuations - and prompting a response from across the nation. the prolonged smoke may mean for human health, When will smoke clear out of Northwest skies? Almeda Fire: Residents are returning to burned areas around the Almeda Fire, though conditions in Level 3 evacuation areas remained dangerous. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Christmas is over. Crew members say mop-up along that edge has been completed, but crews will remain in case any other fires pop up. Hundreds of homes in Oregon are gone as growing wildfires, fueled in part by strong winds, "substantially destroyed" sections of several communities, Gov. 12 acres of brush. She'll also snatch back $100 million legislators had earmarked for emergency spending on the pandemic. And make sure your trees are cut into segments no longer than 5 feet. Kate Brown’s request for a major disaster declaration. Follow KOIN 6 for the latest news and weather. Evacuees from the Riverside Fire stay in tents at the Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Oak Grove, Ore. Holiday Farm Fire: The Holiday Farm Fire is over 166,000 acres and just 6% contained as of Tuesday morning. If you do recycle your tree, take off all the lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, stands and anything else that may be there. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, noted the approval in a tweet saying she appreciated it was done quickly “so we can promptly send more help where it is desperately needed.”. Officials report the dense smoke has limited the ability of aircraft to assist in fighting the fire. All cities reached unhealthy or hazardous levels after the Labor Day firestorm and the dense smoke is expected to remain throughout most of Oregon until at least Thursday. It is over 168,000 acres and just 5% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. But they said recovery will take patience and leveraging resources. That means smoke should stick around until the end of this week. No new evacuation orders have been issued, but the fire is expected to continue to move northwest toward Estacada. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Crews will patrol the fire line on the eastern edge. Hundreds of homes in Talent and nearby towns have been lost due to wildfire. According to NWCC, the residences of Gates, Mill City, Lyons, Stayton, Scotts Mills and surrounding homes within the fire's path are under threat. “This declaration will help make assistance available to both individuals devastated by the fire and our communities across the state as they recover and rebuild.”. Falling trees and rock slides are creating dangerous conditions in the Santiam Canyon, and the county said it’s no longer safe for residents of Level 3 evacuation areas to visit their homes to feed and care for livestock. Outside the greater Portland metro area, alerts are handled by local governments. The fire did not involve the nearby apartment complex, no evacuations were needed. Photos: Fire ravages Oregon communities, smoke spreads Photo Galleries. The inversion could lift Tuesday as a front moves in, potentially increasing fire activity. In Idanha, Detroit and Marion Forks, crews continue to focus on protecting structures, mopping up hotspots, and containment. Search and rescue efforts continue in the area east of Salem where George Atiyeh has been missing for days. This fire is 2,435 acres and human-caused, having started four miles east of Lincoln City, according to Inciweb on September 11 at 1:21 p.m., their latest update. Crews are working to shore up fire lines around structures in the burn area. In a press conference earlier Monday, fire officials said thousands of firefighting personnel have taken advantage of favorable weather to make “outstanding” progress on some of the most destructive fires in state history. Live updates: 37 Oregon wildfires have burned about 1 million acres. As of Tuesday, 37 active wildfires had burned about 1 million acres throughout the state and there were 8 … That means smoke should stick around until the end of this week. The update … Blocked roads made it difficult to access several areas, but crews say damage assessments are ongoing and progress is being made. Located 17 miles west of Warm Spring, this fire, caused by lightning, has burned through 4,609 acres of land, according to the NWCC. The Mail Tribune reports the fire is 100% contained as of Tuesday morning. Brown also pressed for more federal assistance Monday, announcing she had requested a “presidential disaster declaration” from President Trump, following a federal emergency declaration she had requested and had approved last week. Posted: Sep 9, 2020 / 08:27 AM PDT / Updated: Sep 9, … The fire off of Agnes Ave. Near the Clackamette Cove is under control and crews are working to put out hot spots. As of 11 p.m. fire investigators were still on their way out to the scene to determine the cause. From there, it spread to three other structures and then the surrounding land before firefighters were able to get the blaze contained. Updated: Sept. 18, 2020 10:07 p.m. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in Oregon on the Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center Wildfire Map. And, it’s not only the skies that are choked with the unhealthy levels of smoke. The agencies used an Air Quality Index which categorizes and scales air quality from 0-500 and from good, moderate, unhealthy, very unhealthy or hazardous. There have been no changes to evacuation levels issued as of 8 a.m. Tuesday. Obenchain Fire: Residents were allowed to return to Shady Cove and parts of Eagle Point, when evacuation levels were reduced to Level 2 Monday. OREGON CITY, OR (KPTV) - Four structures were damaged by a three-alarm fire in Oregon City Monday evening. Officials also provided updates on four other fires in Clackamas County. These online tools offer up-to-the-minute emergency information on wildfires, evacuations and air quality in the Pacific Northwest: A week after fires exploded onto the western Oregon landscape, forcing thousands from their homes and scorching hundreds of structures, fire officials see reasons for optimism. The 532-acre Wilhoit fire is … Fire District/Department Map and Contact Information: Lincoln County Map of Fire Districts/Departments - Click here to view map. Kate Brown said more than 300,000 acres have burned across the state and for the parts that aren't yet on fire, "the worst fire conditions in three decades persist." The Two Four Two Fire continued to spread Thursday near the town of Chiloquin north of … Kate Brown announces vetoes to help fund wildfire response, Unvetted information from Clackamas County officer furthered ‘antifa’ wildfire misinformation. Though they have not merged yet, officials say it remains a possibility as dry conditions continue. Clackamas Fire said the fire first started at … Gov. Live updates: Fire officials see progress against wildfires, get help from a change in weather By Staff ( OPB ) Sept. 18, 2020 1:35 p.m. The fire has burned almost 200,000 acres and was only 15% contained as of Tuesday morning. Brown will veto a number of budget adjustments passed by legislators last month, restoring planned cuts to a handful of state agencies while scrapping $100 million lawmakers had earmarked for emergency spending. Here’s what the prolonged smoke may mean for human health. Just as the recent progress has been helped by quieter winds, greater moisture and lower temperatures, the next few days will also depend largely on what Mother Nature brings. Kate Brown said Wednesday. Brown issued a notice of the line-item vetoes in two budget bills Monday afternoon, touting the move as a way to keep more money in state coffers while funding a response to dozens of wildfires burning in the western part of the state. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- One person was seriously injured after a crash in Clackamas County on Wednesday morning. Southern winds Monday allowed the fire to occasionally breach containment lines. It was burning almost 2,500 acres and was 35% contained. Your support right now will help make OPB's essential service available to everyone who needs it. Brown is required under the state constitution to provide at least five days' notice before issuing vetoes. But that may change as the fire is expected to continue to grow toward the south and east. The weather is not cooperating. Kate Brown announces vetoes to help fund wildfire response, Search continues after storied forest advocate goes missing in Oregon wildfire, Oregon Gov. In some areas, containment lines were breached by spot fires, and crews are building new lines attempt to stop the fire from advancing further. Almeda Drive Fire & Glendower Fire This fire is 3,574 acres and 20% contained as of September 11, and started four miles northwest of Ashland, Oregon. The fire … Riverside Fire: Crews continue to work to contain the northern, southern and western spread of the Riverside Fire, which is burning a half-mile from the city of Estacada. Officials say the increased fire size is not due to increased burning: An aerial survey was completed Monday, giving a more accurate size estimate. The fire appeared to start in … Strong, gusty winds prompted a red flag warning, and evacuation orders were issued for Paisley and nearby communities as of 9 a.m. Monday. KOIN 6 News will update this story with more information as it develops. The Beachie Creek Fire and Riverside Fire remain 1 mile apart. The entire Portland metropolitan region remains under a thick blanket of smog from wildfires that are burning around the state and residents are being advised to remain indoors due to hazardous air quality. pic.twitter.com/QawBMM81Ai. Central Oregon Coast Fire and Rescue District (541) 563-3121; Website; Depoe Bay Fire District (541) 764-2202; Website; Newport Fire Department & Newport Rural Fire Protection District (541) 265-9461; Website Oregon Gov. Find more on the South Oberchain Fire from JPR. The fire damaged four vacant industrial buildings and approx. Oregon requested public assistance for 24 counties - virtually all of western as well as parts of central and eastern Oregon - in its disaster declaration request, as well as individual assistance for eight of the hardest-hit counties, including Clackamas, Jackson, Lane and Marion counties. Clackamas Fire crews responded to a crash at the Southeast Highway 224 and Southeast 82nd Drive Interstate 205 ramp just after 6 a.m. Once they arrived, the crews found two vehicles with heavy front-end damage and one person still entrapped inside one of the cars. Smoke rises from the ground in a neighborhood destroyed by wildfire on Sunday in Talent, Ore. Residents in other parts of Oregon were suffering terribly as well. Echo Mountain Complex: Crews were working to complete the final fire line around the Echo Mountain Complex Fire Monday. A view of downtown Portland from the East Bank Esplanade is seen on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for our email newsletters. Kate Brown announces vetoes to help fund wildfire response. The total number of deaths remains uncertain, after reports that at least one presumed fatality may have been misidentified. An inversion reduced visibility throughout the area and created a “super fog,” where water droplets mixed with wildfire smoke. On Monday, the fire grew by 22,000 acres, making it five times its previous size. The weather didn’t pan out as forecasters had hoped. Clackamas Fire reported that the wind was carrying embers up to an eighth of a mile away. Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for Oregon. You may already be looking forward to taking your tree down. by: KOIN 6 News Staff. The exact cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but it started in an abandoned building off of Agnes Avenue near the Clackamette Cove. September 7, 2020 (Courtesy Jennifer Monaco). At least 9 people dead in Oregon wildfires. Beachie Creek Fire: Evacuation orders were removed or downgraded Monday for several small communities in Marion County as firefighters continued to improve fire lines and mop up hotspots. Rain is expected Tuesday, aiding in firefighting efforts. "We just thought it was just gonna be a two-week spring break and then here we are in December of 2020 looking at 2021," West Linn High School senior Payton Henry said. Each of the five cities exceeded previous daily records for poor air quality during wildfire season with the most previous records set in 2017. As of Tuesday morning the fire was over 120,000 acres and 15% contained. The Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency released data from the past week that shows historical record-breaking air quality levels in five of Oregon’s most-populous cities: Portland, Eugene, Bend, Medford and Klamath Falls. Oregon snowpack update. Update: Live updates from Wednesday on Oregon wildfires Gov. Lionshead Fire: The Lionshead continues to actively burn on both sides of the Cascades, threatening nearby communities. Brown announced the creation of the 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund led by three of the state’s largest foundations — the Ford Family Foundation, the Meyer Memorial Trust and the Oregon Community Foundation. September 7, 2020 (Courtesy Anna Zentner) Once the fire was contained and as crews transitioned into “overhaul mode,” … The Obenchain Fire is 32,000 acres and 20% contained as of Tuesday morning. 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Status of Oregon Fires Brattain Fire: The Brattain Fire near Paisley in Lake County was at 34,000 acres and 15% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Explore Oregon City Downtown Historic Preservation Municipal Elevator Neighborhoods OCWebmaps Facts Parks and Trails Directory Photo/Video Gallery Visitor Information Willamette Falls Legacy Project Willamette Falls Webcam; Public Information Community Calendar Construction Projects News OC Request! Not as soon as we’d all hoped, Gov. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Towns in the Santiam Canyon remain under Level 3 evacuation orders. An air quality advisory for the Northwest has been extended through at least Friday. In total, four buildings were damaged and 12 acres were burned in Oregon City. Wildfire smoke breaks record numbers throughout Oregon and the smoke is expected to linger in the air through Thursday. Active fire behavior is expected to continue today. This fire is 2,435 acres, 25% contained, and human-caused, having started four miles east of Lincoln City, according to Inciweb on September 13 at 11:59 p.m., their latest update. Related: Gov. Want to travel and attend events in 2021? Download our FREE news and weather apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. Archie Creek Fire: Smoky weather and an inversion have caused poor visibility and hampered firefighting efforts on the Archie Creek Fire burning east of Roseburg. OREGON CITY, Ore. — Fire crews worked quickly Monday night and contained a three-alarm fire that burned near Clackamette Cove. People can experience short-term health problems when dealing with this much smoke. Tags: wildfire, Wildfire, Science & Environment. Fire officials said no evacuations were needed in relation to the fire. Winds between 10–15 mph and high temperatures are expected to continue Tuesday. Kate Brown and state fire officials continued to express optimism Monday that Oregon will make progress tackling dozens of fires burning throughout the state. The fire is over 135,000 acres and 0% contained as of Tuesday morning. A fire that started in an abandoned industrial building was visible over rooftops in Oregon City. As part of its last update on September 8, … Not as soon as we’d all hoped. With the vetoes, Brown will block more than $18 million in planned cuts to state agencies. UPDATE: 5:20 p.m. Last night’s wind shift changed the winds coming from east to a southwest wind ending the fire making huge runs westward towards Lincoln City. From Stayton to Mill City to Detroit, see what fire damage looks like in Oregon Nate Chute, Salem Statesman Journal 9/10/2020. Related: When will smoke clear out of Northwest skies? They hope to make progress creating another fire line along Highway 242. Rep. 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