Wildfires burning near Los Angeles, Calif. have burned hundreds of homes, killed at least two people, and prompted thousands of evacuations. Now, Oregon is sending twelve strike teams to help, including a four-person crew from the Banks Fire District.
Banks Fire District
Banks Fire District November 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from November and information on how to send a letter to Santa in this month’s fire log from the Banks Fire District.
Banks Fire District September 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from the Banks Fire District for calls made in September.
(Editor’s note: My apologies; this was published in print earlier this month and I apparently did not hit the “publish” button on our website, so it is late)
Banks Fire District July 2024 Fire Log
A message from the Banks Fire District and statistics from July (Originally intended to be published at the end of August, this fire log was delayed because I was out of town – Chas).
Banks Fire District June 2024 log
Do you know what to do when an evacuation is issued in the Banks area? Find info on how to build a plan in this month’s Banks Fire District log, along with stats from June.
Banks fire sends crew to Harney County’s Falls Fire
Three Banks firefighters left Monday morning as part of a joint task force of Washington and Clackamas County fire agencies responding to the Falls Fire near Burns.
Banks Fire District May 2024 Fire Log
The Banks Fire District responded to at least 68 calls in May, and more information in this month’s fire log.
On the ballot: a renewal for the existing Banks Fire District levy
Banks-area voters are being asked to renew a five year levy for the Banks Fire District, which would not raise taxes, maintaining funding that makes up more than one-third of the district’s budget.
Banks Fire District seeks vehicle donations for training purposes
Do you have a derelict vehicle gathering dust and rust sitting on your property? The Banks Fire District is looking for more vehicles for their firefighters to train on.
Banks Fire responds to second fire NW of Timber near Four County Point
Banks Fire crews, already tackling a 1/2 acre brush fire north of Banks, are also responding to a separate fire NW of Timber near North Fork Wolf Creek Road.
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