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ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland Fire Rescue is urging residents to be more ready this fire season following the Almeda Fire last fall. Fire season was declared on Oregon Department of Forestry lands as of Wednesday. The declaration bans outdoor burning and other wildfire vulnerable items and activities. Firefighters acknowledge that fires will likely pop up throughout southern Oregon. AFR says that now is a good time to check around your home to ensure nothing is at risk of fueling fires. “Everybody needs to have their family and personal evacuation plan ready to go,” Chris Chambers, Chief of Wi...

Take Steps to Prepare Now Saturday is National Wildfire Community Preparedness day across the nation.  As Austinites enjoy the spring weather, the Austin Fire Department (AFD) and partner agencies offer tips on getting prepared to reduce wildfire risk.  AFD has already seen an early season increase in brush and grass fires this spring. Drought conditions, vegetation, hills, summer heat, and regular windy and dry weather across Central Texas will present serious wildfire risks through the summer and fall seasons.  “Even though we are currently receiving rain, overall, we are still in a r...