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Oregon officials released a map this summer that offered a detailed look at the dangers of wildfire across the state — right down to the tax lot and property level. Then they withdrew it.
Dunn and Oregon State researchers worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry in 2022 to develop the searchable “Wildfire Risk Explorer” map, which the state ...
After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger ...
A new statewide shelter system, overseen by Oregon Housing and Community Services, launched in July when Gov. Tina Kotek ...
Science & Environment Oregon postpones wildfire risk mapping and rulemaking plans after public backlash By Cassandra Profita (OPB) Sept. 26, 2022 4:12 p.m.
Moisture helped the 1,200 firefighters battling Oregon’s Flat Fire, but it was only 5% contained Monday night.
A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country prompted mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters continued to ...