Jefferson Public Radio1d
Sen. Golden proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger and rumors
The Ashland lawmaker wants the map to designate the risk level of broad areas rather than naming the risk of individual ...
Yahoo15d
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, moderate or high risk of wildfires came about following the historic 2020 Labor Day wildfires that killed nine ...
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.
The News-Review3d
Oregon lawmakers address concerns over wildfire mapping program
Oregon's revised wildfire risk map continues to generate concerns among homeowners, despite efforts to address the potential impacts on insurance policies and property values. The map, which is a prod ...
KDRV NewsWatch 1212d
"I want to get to the bottom of it:" Josephine County residents speak out at wildfire hazard map meeting
Community members were vocal at a town hall meeting Thursday night to talk about the Oregon Department of Forestry's ...
Jefferson Public Radio4d
Oregon homeowners face rising insurance costs as wildfire risk grows
Sen. Jeff Golden (D-Ashland) plans to reintroduce a bill to help wildfire-affected communities. Golden’s past attempts failed ...
The World25d
State issues Wildfire Hazard Maps
The statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon Explorer website. Notifications are being mailed to ...
JD Supra11d
The 60-Day Appeal Clock is Ticking for Challenges to Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map Assignments
Oregon property owners who are receiving notices from the state that their property is in a zone with high wildfire risk and in a ...
Yahoo News16d
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, moderate or high risk of wildfires came about following the historic 2020 Labor Day wildfires that killed nine and ...
USA Today16d
Map shows rising wildfire threat across the U.S.: See if you're affected
While wildfires have primarily been associated with western states, including massive fires in California in 2020 or in Oregon last year ... metropolitan areas, FEMA maps show high-risk places ...