Wildfire In Medford Oregon

October 22, 2023 Post a Comment

Wildfire in medford oregon

There are no wildfires in this area right now.

Why is it so smoky in Medford Oregon?

MEDFORD, Ore. — Several wildfires across Oregon and California, including locally, are contributing to periods of thick smoke and haze.

Why is it so smoky in the Rogue Valley?

Thick smoke choked the Rogue Valley Sunday, blown in from the out-of-control McKinney Fire in Northern California. Air quality indexes in the valley ranged from unhealthy for sensitive groups to hazardous, according to the world pollution website waqi.info.

Where is the smoke coming from in the Rogue Valley?

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – A wildfire burning in Josephine County continues to grow, spreading smoke over southwest Oregon.

Where is the fire near the Rogue River in Oregon?

The Rum Creek Fire north of Galice is burning along the Rogue River in a popular recreation area for the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.

Is the fire in Medford contained?

The fire was fully contained by about 9:30 a.m., and investigators still were working to determine a cause as of midday Wednesday. Medford fire said the building incurred “moderate smoke damage” in the fire. “Arriving crews found a small fire and quickly extinguished it.”

Where is the fire in Rogue Valley?

The fire is firmly established on both sides of the river north of Galice, a popular put-in point for rafters running the wild and scenic portion of the Rogue River and the site of a resort and cabins.

Why is there smoke in Ashland or?

Where does all this polluted air in Ashland come from? The majority of Oregon's air pollution originates from motor vehicles, a common trend across US cities. Other sources include fossil fuel-based energy production, wood-burning, construction, manufacturing, industry and wildfires.

Where is all the smoke in Oregon coming from?

It's the Cedar Creek Fire in Central Oregon, and it's only 12% contained. Portland's sky turned orange this morning as smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire blotted out the sun. The smoke plume from the fire “made a big shift overnight,” blanketing the city, KGW meteorologist Chris McGinness reported this morning.

Where is Big fire in Oregon?

In Central Oregon, the Cedar Creek Fire east of Oakridge is over 30,000 acres and 18% contained.

Why is there so much haze in Oregon?

In Oregon, stationary sources, motor vehicles, agriculture and dairies, prescribed burning, agricultural field burning, and Page 2 wintertime wood smoke are all significant sources of haze-forming pollutants.

Where is the southern Oregon fire?

The Rum Creek Fire burning in rural Josephine County, Ore., on Aug. 27, 2022. A wildfire in remote southwest Oregon gained thousands of acres this weekend, forcing evacuations and destroying several structures. The Rum Creek Fire increased from about 1,200 acres Friday to over 9,500 acres by Sunday morning.

What is Rogue Valley known for?

The Rogue Valley is well-loved for many reasons. For its “Wild and Scenic” Rogue River that runs from Crater Lake to the Pacific. For Ashland's Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Pacific Crest Trail and skiing on Mount Ashland. For the rising wine country of the Applegate, Illinois, and Rogue Valleys.

Where is the smoke coming from in Grants Pass Oregon?

Smoke in the Grants Pass/Merlin area is coming from a spot fire out at the Big Windy Complex. The burning area is surrounded by land that has already been burnt, fire officials say. Oregon Department of Forestry says it's going to let it burn out.

Is there a fire near Central Point Oregon?

The is currently no active fire.

Is there a fire in southern Oregon today?

NO significant activity to report. None is expected.

Is the Rogue River closed?

The Butte Fork Trail bridge is closed due to public safety concerns. The bridge is located on the Butte Fork Trail #957 within the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. This order is effective July 30, 2022 until July 30, 2023, unless sooner rescinded.

How far is the Rum Creek Fire from Medford Oregon?

The Rum Creek Fire, about a 50-mile drive northwest of Medford, has burned 4,319 acres as of Saturday morning, according to InciWeb, a clearinghouse for US fire information.