Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responded to reports of an out-of-control burn pile in Gales Creek on May 5. It turned out to be a false alarm. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) issued a warning that the window to safely burn debris has closed until[Read More…]

A small brush fire burns near Balm Grove in 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown joined the governors of nine other states in signing a proclamation declaring May 2019 wildfire awareness month. The Department of Forestry said Oregonians were responsible for starting 1,330 wildfires during the[Read More…]