A burn pile that escaped control on NW Strohmeyer Rd on Tuesday, April 13. Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue
The Oregon Department of Forestry is warning of increased fire
Banks Fire District Water Tender 14 responds to a field fire in Gales Creek on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley
Washington County's burn ban, first announced
The area under a red flag warning. Map courtesy of NWS.
April's unseasonably warm weather has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning beginning
Banks Fire District Engine 16 heads toward the Powerline Fire. Photo: Chas Hundley
11:20 a.m.: This story has been updated with a quote from the Banks Fire District.
A series of burn piles burn near Highway 6 between Banks and Gales Creek on March 24, 2019. Photo: Chas Hundley
With a mid-April forecast showing temperatures in the low
Burned trees at the Powerline Fire near Hagg Lake. Photo: FGF&R
The
Oregon Department of Forestry
says demand is unprecedented for forest tree seedlings following the
2020 Oregon
Washington County Sheriff's Officers on scene in Roy. Photo: Forest Grove Fire and Rescue
A residence and local landmark in Roy was damaged during a fire on Wednesday
Banks Fire District Water Tender 14 responds to a field fire in Gales Creek on Tuesday, August 18. Photo: Chas Hundley
The official fire season ended Monday, October 12 in
GRONER K-8 school in Scholls on Wednesday, September 9. Photo: Brad Burke
With overnight rains in our area, this will be our final daily fire update, though we will continue
Twelve fires the Oregon Department of Forestry is working in western Oregon. Map: ODF
Updates for Thursday evening on wildfires throughout the state.
Rain
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Forest Grove Fire & Rescue clean hoses used to fight the Powerline Fire and the Fern Hill Road Fire on Tuesday, September 15. Photo: Chas Hundley
Wednesday’s fire update
