A bill that would eliminate a controversial Oregon wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday.

Lawmakers from both parties support scrapping Oregon's wildfire hazard map four years after devastating fires, saying it failed to accurately assess risk.

And everyone in the very-high zones must maintain 100 feet of fire-safe landscaping around structures. Similar maps sparked a homeowner uprising in Oregon in 2022. “A tidal wave” of property ...

And everyone in the very-high zones must maintain 100 feet of fire-safe landscaping around structures. Similar maps sparked a homeowner uprising in Oregon in 2022. “A tidal wave” of property owner ...

The new map ranks hazard zones as “moderate,” “high” or “very high,” rather than just “very high,” as in years past. Cal Fire’s interactive Fire Hazard Severity Zone map is ...

The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring prescribed burning season as early as mid-April, if conditions become favorable. The forest may conduct up to ...

Residents of Lompoc can now review and comment on the city's updated fire hazard map through July 8, in accordance with state law that requires the City Council to adopt and designate updated ...