The yearslong process to produce a map that designates ... outside of Bend, along with other areas scattered outside of cities in eastern Oregon. Mostly, it would require using fire-resistant ...

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 ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are ... We both understand that fire does not recognize map lines, and we are ready to help each other whenever ...

The maps classify the wildfire hazard for every taxable property in the state, triggering some new requirements for home hardening and buffer zones. Oregon ... of dollars on fire mitigation ...

The state-developed maps — which will not affect homeowners’ insurance rates, under Oregon law — create new rules for those living in the most fire-prone areas that also border wildlands ...