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McKenzie fire

Salmon in the Smoke

Recent forest fires emphasize the danger the McKenzie River’s wild Chinook salmon are in

News 4 years ago

Before Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife employees at the Leaburg Hatchery, about three miles west of Vida, could evacuate from the Holiday Farm Fire … Continue reading →

DeFazio and FEMA Administrator visit Blue River, Recount Fire Devastation

They discussed the long road to recovery from the disaster and getting federal aid

BlogNews 5 years ago

In getting a firsthand look at the Holiday Farm Fire damage, Congressman Peter DeFazio visited the town of Blue River on Sept. 17, while the … Continue reading →

Displaced Wildfire Evacuees, Told to Leave Hotel, Get Reprieve

After getting a notice they had to move shelters, the Red Cross extended the contract with the hotel

News 5 years ago

On the night of Wednesday, Sept. 15, evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire staying at the Holiday Inn Express received a note that said due … Continue reading →

Horses in the Oregon Wildfire Smoke

What can horse owners do to prevent illness from Oregon's wildfire smoke?

BlogCulture 5 years ago

Headlines have been filled with heartwarming stories of horses being rescued and evacuated from the Oregon fires. The Holiday Farm Fire up the McKenzie River … Continue reading →

No Official System to Rescue Animals from Holiday Farm Fire

The community comes together to help animals left behind as a result of the wildfires

News 5 years ago

As the Holiday Farm Fire reaches more than 161,000 acres with five percent containment, residents who live in communities along the McKenzie River are still … Continue reading →

Fire: Truth or Fiction

There are a lot of rumors floating around about Oregon's wildfire. If you don't want to fact check them before posting, we will.

BlogNews 5 years ago

With too few personnel out fighting the Holiday Farm Fire — 200 people for a 145,000 acre fire as of Sept. 10 — damaged communication … Continue reading →

Wildfire Update: Volunteers Needed at Silke Field, Donations to North Eugene

Volunteer for the Red Cross Wildfire Relief Station and donate to a new site

BlogNews 5 years ago

If you are looking for a way to help out those affected by the Holiday Farm Fire, volunteers are needed at Silke Field at Springfield … Continue reading →

Blue River Community ‘Total Loss’

Lane County email says at least one employee has lost a loved one to the fires

BlogNews 5 years ago

This story has been updated. See below. The McKenzie River community of Blue River and Vida are  is apparently a “total loss” and at least … Continue reading →

Resources in Lane County for Residents Affected by Wildfires

A compilation of organizations and information regarding the local wildfire emergency

News 5 years ago

This list was updated on Sept. 16. On Monday, Sept. 7, downed power lines started a fire that rapidly overtook parts of the McKenzie River … Continue reading →

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