Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.
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New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
The yearslong process to produce a map that designates every part of Oregon as low ... defensible space or using fire-resistant building materials due to a high wildfire risk and location within ...
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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
In Oregon, the new building and so-called defensible space codes will affect only about 106,000 tax lots. But experts say ...
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Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones
The wildfire hazard map aims to educate Oregon residents and property owners about the level of hazard in their area, assist in prioritizing fire adaptation and mitigation resources for the most ...
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State finalizes fire hazard maps, prepares rules for high-risk property owners
Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps of wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 106,000 tax lots are ...
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Homeowners in Oregon receiving informational letters on wildfire risk
PENDLETON, Ore. - Homeowners in Oregon are receiving letters from the state of Oregon through the Oregon Department of ...
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Wildfire Risk Maps Are Just the Start of a New Reality Around Fire
Oregon's wildfire hazard maps are, in essence, meant to help us all learn more about how to protect our homes. As we have seen from the devastating fires this week in the Los Angeles area, much of the ...
Oregon fire trucks headed for LA aren’t being stopped for smog checks; officials struggle to dispel the rumors
Rumors spread on social media last week that Oregon fire trucks headed for the historic fires were stopped and inspected for ...
State finalizes redo of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk property owners
Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps of wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 106,000 tax lots are in high-risk spots that could be subject to new building and landscape ...