Oregon, Southern California and Fire

Oregon firefighters answer call to help fight southern California wildfires
Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 12 strike teams made up of 240 firefighters and 60 engines to assist in fighting the wildfires in California, which has seen over 1,000 destroyed structures and two deaths.
Oregon firefighters save two stranded during firefighting efforts in Southern California
A Douglas County crew was looking for hotspots in the Palisades when they heard voices coming from inside a home. It turns out, there were two older adults stranded in the house with injuries. They had been without food and water for several days.
Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires amid extreme fire weather
Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in si
Winds picking up in Southern California; at least 2 new fires break out
Winds picked up Tuesday in Southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather two weeks after two major blazes started that are still burning in the Los Angeles area.
Fire-Ravaged Southern California Braces for Gusty Winds and Heightened Wildfire Risk — Again
Authorities said two people were arrested Saturday while attempting to enter an evacuation zone for the Palisades fire and are being investigated for impersonating firefighters. The pair were wearing turnout gear and claimed to be from an Oregon fire agency,
Gusty winds, extreme fire weather return to Southern California
Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.
No, California didn't block fire trucks from Oregon over emissions rules | Fact check
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any ...
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being ...
Oregon sends additional firefighting teams to aid Southern California
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying six more strike teams of water tenders to assist in battling wildfires in Southern ...
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Oregon state fire marshal blasts claim firefighters turned away in LA: 'This is false'
They join more than 20 strike teams comprising at least 440 firefighters, 81 fire engines and 30 water tenders sent to California from the Oregon state fire marshal and Oregon Department of ...
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Oregon crews arrive in Southern California to aid wildfire response
In this undated photo, provided on Jan. 10, 2025, Oregon firefighters gather in Southern California to assist with response to the Palisades Fire. The fire broke out on Tuesday and had burned ...
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Dispelling Misinformation: Oregon firefighters are not being turned away from California fires, officials say
Fires in Southern California are ravaging communities, requiring the help from outside agencies, but misinformation has led ...
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Oregon gets $33 million federal grant to build wildlife crossing over I-5 south of Ashland
It will be the first overcrossing built to reduce wildlife and vehicle collisions along I-5, which spans nearly 1,400 miles ...
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute ...
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Oregon Firefighters Rescue Couple, Continue Battling Palisades Fire in California
Oregon firefighters are playing a crucial role in Southern California, where last weekend, a heroic rescue by two Oregon ...
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Rep. Salinas Commends Oregon Firefighters on House Floor
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas delivered a heartfelt speech on the House floor, honoring the bravery and dedication of 21 Oregon strike teams battling wildfires in Southern California. Salinas ...