Banks Fire District is among several Washington County fire agencies that headed to central Oregon Friday morning in preparation for what could be a dangerous wildfire weekend for that region.
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NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning—the second such warning in four days—for much of the Willamette Valley beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Wildfire near Manning prompts Level 1 evacuation
A residential fire that has spread into adjoining wildland near Highway 26 and 47 in Manning has prompted a Level 1 evacuation for a one mile area south and east of the fire at the Highway 26 Highway 47 Banks turnoff, the Banks Fire District said.
Residential fire and wildfire breaks out near Manning
A residential fire broke out near Manning Saturday morning, the Banks Fire District said, with crews responding to reports that a structure was burning near the Highway 26 and 47 interchange.
NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon
“A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly,” the National Weather Service said.
NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday
“Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property,” the NWS said. “Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
TVF&R to ban burning starting Tuesday
With temperatures expected to hit the mid 90s Tuesday, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is banning outdoor burning, beginning Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.
Brush fire halted in Roy
Firefighters had largely extinguished a brush fire on Harrington Road Monday evening.
Fire season looms: Fire agencies train, urge burn safety
Summer is (more or less) here, and area fire agencies are gearing up for the impending fire season. Find info on burning, fire safety, training, and more inside.
Home on Kansas City and Hillside Roads to burn in training exercise
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue will conduct a training burn near the Kansas City community Saturday, May 13. Firefighters will light a donated home ablaze at the corner of NW Kansas City Road and Hillside Road, giving new recruits a rare opportunity to experience live fire in a training context.[Read More…]