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New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
All 1.9 million tax lots statewide were assessed, and of those, roughly 106,000, or 6% of the state, will be subject to rules that require creating defensible space or using fire-resistant building materials due to a high wildfire risk and location within the wildland-urban interface.
Finalized wildfire hazard map in Oregon now available
Final maps were released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Forestry showing the wildfire hazard for every property in the state.
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
In Oregon, the new building and so-called defensible space codes will affect only about 106,000 tax lots. Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Oregon wildfire map finalized with 106K properties pegged for highest hazard
About 6% of the state's 1.9 million tax lots meet criteria where new codes on defensible space and fire hardening will apply.
Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones
Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions now accessible on the Oregon Explorer
Oregon releases final wildfire hazard maps, property owners to be notified
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Oregon State University (OSU) have finalized the statewide wildfire hazard maps, now available on the Oregon Explorer website. Certified mail notifications
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What to know: A map of Oregon’s Durkee Fire, the largest in the U.S.
Hot weather, gusty winds and extreme lightning activity have spread critical fire conditions across parts of Oregon, fueling the Durkee Fire in the eastern part of the state, the nation’s ...
Oregon firefighters mobilize to California to help with Los Angeles area fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 15 strike teams made up of 300 firefighters and 75 engines. Another 70 wildland firefighters are on their way as well.