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"Fifty Years With Bandon" is the headline of a column written by the late Lloyd Morris, which appeared in the January 4, 1962, issue of Western World. Its a great

There are roughly 50 named fires burning around Western Oregon, following a lightning storm last week that brought 1,600 lightning strikes.

There are roughly 50 named fires burning around Western Oregon, following a lightning storm last week that brought 1,600 lightning strikes.

Fire danger is expected to increase across western Oregon this week and the Smith Complex has continued to grow on the Oregon-California state line.

SELMA — Firefighters prepared to play reluctant host to the Kelly Fire on Tuesday in the Illinois Valley, where crews put together a fire camp at Lake Selmac County Park

A red flag warning has been issued for the western Oregon Cascade Range and foothills as conditions could bring new wildfires or fire growth.

Two weeks after a young firefighter died while on duty near Powers, the fire community continues to mourn the loss of Benjamin Charles Sapper.

Fire danger is expected to increase across western Oregon this week and the Smith Complex has continued to grow on the Oregon-California state line.

The Flat Fire is now 33,895 acres and is 58% contained.

Douglas County has so far been spared a major wildfire, although it is still seeing smoke from other counties.