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Firework restrictions throughout Southern Oregon have created a patchwork of areas where they can be set off this year. Despite the risk, fireworks remain a part of this year's Fourth of July celebrations.
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While Ashland is a leader in wildfire resistance efforts, many homes and other buildings in the city remain vulnerable.
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Cal Fire has publicly signaled a commitment to rebalancing its priorities. But a monthslong investigation by The California Newsroom, a public media collaboration, found that the department continues to fumble key responsibilities related to forest management and wildfire mitigation.
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Now that it’s May, wildfire season is just around the corner in much of Oregon. State fire officials say it’s a good time of year to take steps to reduce the chance of fires affecting your home.
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Environmental groups are seeking added protections for large trees as the U.S. Forest Service plans $41.3 million worth of selective logging, mowing and prescribed burning.
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A statewide map will determine which properties face the highest risk of wildfire and will be subject to new safety requirements.
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In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation by CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is set to approve an extra $500 million for wildfire prevention — a last-minute change that would more than double what’s in the current budget deal.
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Wildfires burned more than 2 million acres in California last year. Now, a coalition of tribes and environmental groups is pushing for changes in fire management policy.
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In an area as prone to wildfires as ours, we have many discussions about defensible space. It's the practice of clearing flammable material away from a…
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Summer may be drawing to a close, but fire season will be with us for at least a few more weeks. Which is why the bosses at Ashland Fire and Rescue are…