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New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
All 1.9 million tax lots statewide were assessed, and of those, roughly 106,000, or 6% of the state, will be subject to rules that require creating defensible space or using fire-resistant building materials due to a high wildfire risk and location within the wildland-urban interface.
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.
State finalizes redo of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk property owners
Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps of wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 106,000 tax lots are in high-risk spots that could be subject to new building and landscape codes.
New Oregon wildfire map finalized
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.
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.
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 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.
Final wildfire hazard maps released, notifications sent to property owners
Oregon’s statewide wildfire hazard maps, designating hazard zones and wildland-urban interface areas, are now finalized and available on the Oregon Explorer website. Property owners affected by the de
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.
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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 ...
‘From the frontline:’ Oregon firefighter, volunteer share updates on Greater LA fires
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - This week local firefighters and volunteers have traveled to California to assist with the lingering fires. As of Friday, the death toll has reached 11 people. Thursday, 300 ...
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Oregon homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas will need to follow these new rules
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 ...
Oregon sends 300 firefighters to aid California wildfire battle
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying 12 strike teams to assist California in combating wildfires threatening ...
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Central Oregon fire crews traveling to Los Angeles to help as California declares wildfires state of emergency
Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are gearing up to head south and join the fight. The Oregon ...
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 ...