Prevention: We are optimistic that we’ve hit a turning point in the season, however that doesn’t mean Oregon is in the clear yet.ODF warns Oregonians against becoming complacent. By taking ...

ODF said SB 762 allowed it to hire more employees this season and the staffing is helping keep fires small. by: Amanda Arden. Posted: Aug 16, 2022 / 01:32 PM PDT. Updated: Aug 16, 2022 / 02:24 PM PDT.

In a report from the Oregon Department of Forestry, investigators say powerlines did not help spread the Santiam Canyon Fire during the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.