Oregon finalizes new wildfire maps

New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building and so-called defensible space codes
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
In Oregon, the new building and so-called defensible space codes will affect only about 106,000 tax lots. 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.
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.
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's new wildfire maps address criticism, clarify hazard zones
Oregon has finalized its statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface, with the final versions now accessible on the Oregon Explorer
Oregon lawmakers reflect on wildfire risk, insurance amid destructive LA fires
With multiple massive wildfires currently raging across the Los Angeles area, the parallels to what Oregon has faced — and may face again — have not been lost on state lawmakers.
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
Red Cross volunteers from Oregon, southwest Washington depart Portland airport to aid California wildfire victims
Red Cross teams have staffed seven shelters with more than a thousand people, according to Red Cross Cascades.
5,000 Providence healthcare workers in Oregon intend to go on strike this Friday
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Rose Bowl, Pasadena Wildfire Evacuation One Week After Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Matchup
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Oregon summer camp for military kids at risk of closing
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Red Cross workers from Oregon, Washington deploy to Los Angeles for wildfire relief
Red Cross workers from both Oregon and Southern Washington are heading to Los Angeles to help support the victims of the ...
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New Oregon climate assessment documents continued warming and signs of adaptation
People and businesses in Oregon are adapting to climate change - and that's important, considering Oregon is getting warmer and drier.The latest Oregon Climate ...
Oregon climate assessment highlights need for wildfire preparedness
An Oregon Climate Assessment released Wednesday, highlights the need for more wildfire preparedness, how the state’s weather is impacted by rising temperatures, and advises policymakers on steps to ...