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A new study reveals that social vulnerabilities can make communities in the Northwest more prone to devastating wildfires – let's unpack what that means.

As wildfire season looms, the USDA is rolling out some new strategies to keep our communities safe and our forests healthy. Let's hear what’s in store.

In a year that promises dry conditions, preparation is key. Local resources are stepping up their game to tackle potential wildfires.

With winter’s warmth leaving a noticeable mark, the Northwest is gearing up for a summer that could be anything but ordinary.

Wildfire season is approaching, and new legislation is here to bolster our response efforts — find out how communities stand to benefit.

According to Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley wildland fire crews will now be offered masks to protect them from dangerous smoke exposure on the fire lines.

The National Multi-Agency Coordination Group in Boise raised the national wildland fire preparedness level one step higher to Preparedness Level 3.

Oregon’s Governor says she has more ideas to fund firefighting and prevention efforts in the state.  With just a few days left in the legislative session, Tina Kotek wants lawmakers to prioritize wildfire funding.   “Without an immediate path for an ongoing funding mechanism, I urge the legislature to identify as much one-time funding as they can for wildfire suppression and mitigation, to help ke

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed a joint memo on wildfire preparedness, ensuring the two departments will work closely during the fire season.  USDA will work with the President’s cabinet members and trusted state, local, and tribal partners to ensure the nation’s firefighting system is highly coordinated and focused on fighting wildfires quickly and effectivel

So far, more than one million acres have burned across Oregon, and it’s not even September.  U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said he gets regular updates from fire managers.   “They use terms like ‘this is a war.’," the Oregon democrat said.  "...