3 more wildfires spark in central and northern Oregon
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Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Oregon on July 16 that will last through end of the year due to the imminent threat of wildfire.
Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.
Oregon residents are warned to be cautious while traveling due to smoke from wildfires, as Governor Kotek declares a State of Emergency.
Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Wednesday, citing the threat of Oregon’s wildfire season. This week alone wildfires have burned thousands of acres in the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The Cram Fire, which has scorched over 150 square miles of land in central Oregon, is still raging more than a week after it broke out.
Oregon Governor Kotek declares a State of Emergency due to severe wildfire season, effective through the end of the year, highlighting hot and dry conditions and urging vigilance and preparedness.
Gov. Kotek declares state of emergency. Due to an imminent threat of wildfire, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on Friday that is effective until Oct. 1, according to a news release.
PORTLAND, Ore. — On Friday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an executive order that extends the state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak through July 6.
As a new lawmaker in my first term, I sat in a roundtable in then Secretary of State Kate Brown’s office and helped map out a plan to pass Oregon’s groundbreaking automatic voter registration law.