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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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
With the Northwest Oregon district entering fire season early Monday morning, all of the state’s Oregon Department of Forestry districts are now officially in fire season. Fire officials are once again asking people to not inadvertently torch the state.
