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BEND, OR -- Oregon Department of Forestry declares the start of fire season Monday in its largest district. Ben Duda, with ODFs Central Oregon district, says the regions strong snowpack a...

Helping people in need - thats the fundamental mission and purpose of the men and women who volunteer with the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District.

Local firefighting professionals honored the 2023 cadre of young resident volunteer firefighters as they launch their careers in the service last

Firefighters are making steady progress against a weekend blaze that ripped through over 100 acres of land west of Lake Billy Chinook.

Firefighters are making steady progress against a weekend blaze that ripped through over 100 acres of land west of Lake Billy Chinook.

Firefighters are making steady progress against a weekend blaze that ripped through over 100 acres of land west of Lake Billy Chinook.

Smoke from the Juniper Creek Fire in Jefferson County worsened air that was already unhealthy Monday across Central Oregon due to fires in other parts of the state.

Smoke from the Juniper Creek Fire in Jefferson County worsened air quality Monday that was already unhealthy across Central Oregon due to fires in other parts of the state.

CULVER, OR -- Crews held the Juniper Creek Fire, burning west of Lake Billy Chinook, inside fire lines Monday. It's estimated at 106 acres and 30% contained. Mop-up operations are underway a...