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New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners living in certain areas at high risk of wildfire will face stricter building codes and mandates to reduce vegetation on their properties under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Finalized wildfire hazard map in Oregon now available
Final maps were released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Forestry showing the wildfire hazard for every property in the state.
Oregon finalizes new wildfire maps after backlash
The maps classify the wildfire hazard for every taxable property in the state, triggering some new requirements for home hardening and buffer zones.
Oregon's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones
Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions now accessible on the Oregon Explorer
State publishes updated wildfire hazard map
The Oregon Department of Forestry Tuesday released final versions of statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps developed by Oregon State University scientists.
Oregon places new rules for high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
Oregon wildfire map finalized with 106K properties pegged for highest hazard
About 6% of the state's 1.9 million tax lots meet criteria where new codes on defensible space and fire hardening will apply.
Oregon releases final wildfire hazard maps, property owners to be notified
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and Oregon State University (OSU) have finalized the statewide wildfire hazard maps, now available on the Oregon Explorer website. Certified mail notifications
Oregon lawmakers plan bill to bar utilities embroiled in wildfire lawsuits from raising rates
The same day the federal lawsuit was announced, the three-member Oregon Public Utilities Commission voted to approve Pacific ...
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Final Oregon wildfire hazard maps now available
The Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University have released the final versions of Oregon's wildfire hazard ...
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Oregon Department of Forestry releases revised statewide wildfire hazard zone maps after initial version was pulled
The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon Explorer website, the Oregon Department of Forestry ...
Oregon lawmakers explore ways to curb utility rate hikes
A handful of Democrat and Republican lawmakers in Oregon are exploring ways to slow the increase of utilities costs this ...
Eastern Oregon counties impacted by wildfire to get federal aid
Five counties in eastern Oregon will get federal help paying for recovery from historic wildfires that destroyed rangeland, ...
Solar panels are powering through US West wildfire smoke: Study
The wildfire smoke that often wafts across the U.S. West may only be causing minimal disturbance to the output of ...
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Fueling Innovation to Navigate the Wildfire Challenge Ahead
The climate-driven wildfire crisis calls for a comprehensive, cross-sector approach to funding, research, and action.
Oregon counties receive major disaster declaration after 2024’s historic wildfire season
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for several Oregon counties after the state saw a record-breaking ...