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
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.
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.
Oregon finalizes new wildfire maps after backlash
The maps classify the wildfire hazard for every taxable property in the state, triggering some new requirements for home hardening and buffer zones.
Oregon wildfire map finalized with 106K properties pegged for highest hazard
About 6% of the state's 1.9 million tax lots meet criteria where new codes on defensible space and fire hardening will apply.
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
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Oregon Department of Forestry sends 70 firefighters to fight California wildfires
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Oregon sends 300 firefighters to aid California wildfire battle
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying 12 strike teams to assist California in combating wildfires threatening ...
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Oregon lawmakers approve $218 million to fund bill from record-breaking wildfire season
The devastation brought on record-high costs upwards of $350 million, putting the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal in a deep financial hole.
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Payments Sent To Wildfire Vendors After Special Session
The Oregon Department of Forestry has been delivering on the commitment to get outstanding payments to wildland fire vendors ...
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Here’s how to cut your own Christmas tree in one of Oregon’s national forests
which can help lessen wildfire risks, the National Forest Foundation said in a news release. Here’s how it works: Mount Hood National Forest is one of 11 locations in Oregon where the public ...
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Oregon Department of Forestry releases revised statewide wildfire hazard zone maps after initial version was pulled
The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon Explorer website, the Oregon Department of Forestry ...