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Two-alarm fire at Newberg home leaves one hospitalized

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person was hospitalized after a large two-alarm fire at a home in rural Newberg Saturday evening, authorities said. Just before 8 p.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews ...
KTVZ

Oregon State Fire Marshal urges home fire safety amidst Community Risk Reduction Week

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging Oregonians to take preventative action and to be mindful in order to prevent home fires. Oregon Governor declared this week, January 19-25, Community Risk ...

Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider wildfire prevention efforts

By MATEUSZ PERKOWSKI Capital Press Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for ...

Oregon fire department works to prevent urban wildfires before they start

Portland, Oregon, is working to battle the growing threat of urban wildfires in areas where dense trees meet urban landscapes ...
The Bulletin

Deschutes County requires new rural homes be built to survive wildfires

Asphalt shingles, fire-resistant siding, laminated decks, noncombustible gutters and fine mesh vents are some examples of the ...
KOIN Portland on MSN

Warm winter brings concerns for Oregon’s wildfire season, fruit crops

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — While the current sunny and dry weather is making for a nice holiday weekend in our area, it’s causing trouble for some industries and the wildfire season ahead. According to ...

Oregon lawmakers look to wildfire mitigation as a path to lower home insurance costs

Oregon lawmakers are weighing a proposal aimed at easing the state’s growing home insurance crisis by requiring insurers to ...