On Tuesday, September 15th from 11:30am – 1pm the OSU Extension fire program will host a “Wildfire Listening Session” for the public. I hope you can join me and offer support and…
Category: Press Release
PUBLIC USE CLOSURE FOR ODF-MANAGED STATE FORESTS EXTENDED THROUGH WED., SEPT. 16
News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry Posted on FlashAlert: September 14th, 2020 12:50 PM SALEM, Ore. — All Oregon Department of Forestry-managed forests are closed to public use through at least…
THANK YOU, TILLAMOOK! From Tillamook County Sheriff’s Emergency Manager Gordon McCraw
I am hoping I can return to some form of normal now that the Pike St. Fire is almost history. There are a ton of “Thank You”s that need to go around…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) Tillamook District: Thank You to the Tillamook Community
From Kate J. Skinner, ODF Tillamook District Forester Now that the smoke is clearing from Pike Road Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry would like to thank the community for their support…
From State Representative David Gomberg: INFERNO – A personal story about the Echo Mountain Complex Fire; Lincoln County Resources
EDITOR’S NOTE: During Tillamook County’s emergency press conferences and leadership meetings last week, Representative Gomberg was on the line every time – even when he himself had been evacuated, and didn’t know…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: Pike Fire Final Update (9/13/20)
Tillamook, OR – The Pike Rd Fire was at 25% containment on Saturday September 12, 2020 at 5 PM and was mapped at 220 acres burned. Most of the heavy equipment used…
Final Update (9/12/20) – Pike Rd Fire, Bay City; THANK YOU to Community; Public Use Closure of Tillamook State Forest Extended to Monday, September 14
Here is the afternoon update, September 12th at 4 pm for the Pike Road Fire, which is located approximately 5 miles north of Tillamook and just east of Bay City. This will…
Oregon Delegation Announces Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Oregon Wildfires
Decision will enable federal aid to begin flowing, as unprecedented wildfires ravage state and force evacuation of thousands WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S….
Reminder! September 16: Meeting on developing a Habitat Conservation Plan for western Oregon’s state forests
The Oregon Department of Forestry invites you to a virtual meeting open to the public on Wednesday, September 16 to learn more about a Habitat Conservation Plan for state forestlands west of the Cascades. Due to…
Pike Rd. Fire Update: Mop-up on the Road to Containment; Mapped at 220 acres, 25% containment, Sept. 12
Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook District September 12th, 10 am: Here is the morning update from the Pike Road Fire. The fire located approximately 5 miles north of Tillamook and just east…
