Klamathon Fire 55% Contained
Good news from the front lines of the Klamathon Fire as fire officials reported minimal if any growth in the Tuesday evening fire update. The Klamathon Fire stood at 36,500 acres Monday evening and...
Jackson County K9 Officer Jack with Drug Bust
A Jackson County man who eluded deputies through the Eagle Point area early Tuesday morning is in jail. Following the vehicle pursuit and foot chase, deputies arrested Allen Dale Mitchell, 54, on several charges.
On...
Klamathon Fire Adds 14,000 Acres Monday
The Klamathon blaze started Thursday afternoon when a resident living southwest of the Klamath River allegedly lit a small fire on a friend’s property, which then spread to a tree, jumped the river and...
Crescent City Woman Shoots Man
Late Sunday evening, July 9th, scanner activity revealed that the Crescent City Police were dispatched to a report of a woman who had called 911 regarding a domestic dispute.
Upon arrival, the responding officer reported...
Selma Fire Destroys Two Structures
Just before 9:00am Monday morning, July 9th, units from Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a Commercial Fire at the Smoking Duck Restaurant in Selma, OR.
There were two apartments in the rear of the...
Oregon Department of Forestry Issues Final Lobster Creek Update
The Lobster Creek Fire which started on July 1st is contained and in the mop-up phase. Firefighters will be working through the fire area systematically putting out hot spots and smoldering embers. The fire...
Klamathon Fire Threatening 600 Homes
As of the last update at approximately 8:00pm Sunday night, the Klamathon Fire located off Klamathon and Copco Roads just south of Hornbrook, had scorched over 35,000 acres destroying 81 structures.
Moderate fire behavior was...
Local Surfer Rescued After Being Swept out to Sea
According to a press release from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescued a surfer who was swept out to sea near Crescent City, Saturday.
The...
Klamathon Fire Affecting Valley Air Quality
The Klamathon Fire in northern California will bring potential smoke impacts to Siskiyou County through Monday. Smoke impacts will be greatest in the Shasta Valley and surrounding areas. Southern Oregon may see limited smoke...
Brandon Feller Recovery Fund
Brandon was actively fighting the Klamathon fire on July 5th, 2018. During initial attack, his engine was burned over, and he sustained severe burn injuries to his face. Brandon was flown to UC Davis...