Oregon has released a new version of a set of maps that show wildfire risk for every property in the state. The maps, which are still in draft form, will be used to determine which properties meet ...

The state has until June 30 to develop a wildfire risk map and alert property owners in extreme or high fire risk areas. The public can comment on the new rules at virtual meetings scheduled for 9 ...

A new map that classifies wildfire danger across Oregon was released Thursday morning in a move that could have an impact on homeowners who live in areas of high or extreme risk.

Firefighters in central Oregon are working to partially contain what has become the country's largest wildfire this year.

After withdrawing a controversial map of wildfire risk on every property statewide, the Oregon Department of Forestry is planning to spend the next year talking with the public and revising the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state — labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk — generated so much pushback from angry ...

Oregon tried to inform residents about wildfire risk. The backlash was explosive. Homeowners fear the state will devalue their properties by publicizing their fire risk.

In Oregon, the new building and so-called defensible space codes will affect only about 106,000 tax lots. But experts say that’s an important step in identifying and protecting fire-prone areas ...

BAKER CITY— Oregon insurance companies haven't used, and don't plan to use, a controversial state wildfire risk map in determining coverage or premium costs, according to a survey a ...