Attorneys alleged the freight company owned, operated and maintained the train tracks and right-of-way where the fire ignited.

Oregon businesses that lost money to storms and wildfires between July 15 and Aug. 24 can apply for federal loans.

Wildfire activity across Oregon and Washington remained widespread Sunday morning, with 37 reported incidents in the Northwest and more thunderstorms possible in the days ahead. As of 6:48 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, there were 23 reported incidents in ...

Oregon lawmakers on Sept. 10 approved $123 million to help cover costs from a wildfire season that burned more acres than any year in modern history.

The Grasshopper and Austin fires burning near Mount Hood both brought new evacuations on Aug. 11 as the two blazes showed significant growth. The Grasshopper Fire was "very active" on Aug. 10 and grew to 77,000 acres, up from 64,000 the previous day.

Fire officials in Oregon warn that lithium-ion battery fires are increasing, urging safe charging practices as Fire Safety Month highlights this growing hazard.

Oregon is investing $10 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties.

The Oregon Department of Forestry announced an investment of $10 million today for landscape resiliency projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties. The grant funding will target more than 6,