Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (2024)

Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (1)The latest and most comprehensive coverage of local News, Sports, Business, and Community News stories in the Klamath Basin, Southern Oregon and around the state of Oregon from Wynne Broadcasting’s KFLS News/Talk 1450AM / 102.5FM, The Herald and News, and BasinLife.com, and powered by Mick Insurance.Call 541-882-6476.

Poor Air Quality Alert for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

Klamath Basin Weather

Today
A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Widespread haze and aras of smoke in the afternoon, sunny with a high near 87. Light and variable southwest winds 6 to 11 mph. A 20% chance of evening showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Overnight mostly clear, with a low around 49, with westerly winds to 8 mph.

Tuesday

Widespread haze before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Another homicide investigation is underway in Klamath Falls following the shooting of an unknown victim Thursday morning.

A news release from Klamath Falls Police Department (KFPD) said there was a report of a shooting at 10:03 a.m. at 3201 Quarry St.

“KFPD responded to a welfare check on the the resident after receiving a third-party report that the resident had been shot,” the release read.

When law enforcement arrived on scene, the victim was deceased.

KFPD Captain Rob Reynolds said the victim has been identified as Timothy Allen Ayers, 72, who was the current resident of the home.

The Klamath County major crime team was activated for a homicide investigation. As of Friday afternoon, no suspects have been identified.

“We do have some people of interest,” Reynolds said. “But we are soliciting the community’s help. Any information to assist in this investigation is crucial.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Detective Snyder at (541) 883-5336, or call the anonymous tip line at (541) 883-5334.

The shooting on Quarry Street is the third incident of suspected homicide since late June, following the murder of two teenage sisters earlier this summer.

It is also the fourth incident of a shooting that comes just one week after a man was shot near Klamath Union High School during a youth soccer camp on Aug. 1. Authorities are still searching for suspect Andrew Wyatt Gregory.

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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Friday afternoon, the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and all access, including roads and campgrounds, wer closed until further notice due to the growing Warner Peak Fire and active fire suppression efforts.

Fire crews are using established roads to conduct firing operations for perimeter control. Direct and indirect construction of primary and secondary containment lines will be utilized. The fire started near Warner Mountain within the refuge on August 5 and has grown to over 17,000 acres. It is 0% contained and is expected to continue to grow.

There are no structures threatened and no evacuations at this time. The fire currently remains within the boundary of the refuge.

All campgrounds, hot springs, trails, access, and roads into the refuge are closed. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Blue Sky Road and all adjoining roads, including Black Canyon Road, Martin Canyon Road, South Boundary Road, Shirk Road, Barnhardi Road, and Post Meadows Road.
• Frenchglen Road
• Hot Springs Campground
• Post Meadows Campground
• Camp Hart Mountain Campground

All hunting and fishing, including the Hart Mountain Unit for Antelope and Archery Deer Seasons, have been closed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife until further notice due to the fire. For more information regarding the hunting and fishing closure, please call ODFW: 541-883-5732.

For more about Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge access and closures, visit:https://www.fws.gov/refuges/hartmountain. The 278,000 refuge was established to protect pronghorn antelope and other wildlife like California bighorn sheep and hundreds of other plant and wildlife species that rely on the protected habitat, including seasonal and yearlong water resources fed by snow melt and springs. For additional information please visithttps://www.scofmp.org/or online on Facebook atfacebook.com/SCOFMPFireInfo.

Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (3)Klamath County is facing a significant challenge as grasshoppers and Mormon crickets have wreaked havoc on crops, rangelands, and natural habitats.

These pesky invaders are threatening the livelihoods of the county’s farmers and ranchers, the food supply, and the overall health of the ecosystem.

In response, the Oregon Legislature has acted by passing SB 5701, Section 408 (2024), along with a Temporary Administrative Order. These measures provide financial assistance for pest management efforts aimed at reducing the impact of these insects on agricultural crops. Klamath County has been granted $100,000 by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to help tackle the problem.

To distribute these funds, the County has set up a reimbursem*nt grant program. A special grant committee has been formed, including representatives from the Klamath Irrigation District, Klamath Drainage District, Van Brimmer Ditch Co., and two at-large citizens. This committee will review applications from affected farmers and ranchers and make funding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

Farmers and ranchers can apply for these grants fromOctober 15 to October 31, with the application window closing at5:00 PM on October 31. Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted. The grant committee will meet in November to review the applications and provide their recommendations to the Board of Commissioners who will make the final determinations for payment.

The application can be found online on theKlamath County Grants Website.

Oregon DMV Alert:Due to staffing, the Lakeview DMV office will be closed Monday, August 12.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) is excited to announce the return of the Chiloquin Learns After School (CLAS) program this September after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program, designed to support kindergarten through sixth-grade students, will be held at Chiloquin Elementary School from Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The CLAS program offers a safe and engaging environment for students to receive homework assistance, participate in enriching activities, and develop social skills. The program aims to provide a supportive space for children to grow academically and socially, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

To ensure the program’s success, CVIP is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator to lead and manage the program’s operations. The Program Coordinator will oversee daily activities, coordinate with staff, and ensure the program runs smoothly.

Interested applicants can find the job posting on our website or contact the CVIP office for more information. Funding for the program has been provided through a Good Neighbor grant from The Ford Family Foundation and the Klamath County School District. For more information about the program, job openings, or how to get involved, please visit our website or contact Chiloquin Visions in Progress.

The 173rd Fighter Wing will welcome back the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, for the Wings and Eagles Airshow and Kingsley Field Open House, July 19-20, 2025.

“The Wings and Eagles Airshow will showcase the Thunderbirds, with one aircraft being flown by a previous Kingsley F-15 instructor pilot,” said Col. Lee Bouma, 173rd Fighter Wing commander.

This will be the first time since 2008 that the Thunderbirds have been featured in Southern Oregon.

The public is invited to enjoy a wide variety of civilian and military performers, which will be announced at a later date, and admission is free.

“Please mark your calendar and come share the weekend with us, enjoying military aviation,” Bouma said. “This is one way we can give back to our amazing community that supports us so well.”

The Wings and Eagles Airshow will be held in conjunction with the Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise, one of the Air National Guard’s largest air-to-air exercises. This exercise provides military pilots of the National Guard, Active Duty and Reserve components a forum in which to test their flying skills.

Additional information will be shared on the 173rd Fighter Wing website athttps://www.173fw.ang.af.mil/and on the wing’s social media pages.

For more information about the Wings and Eagles Airshow or the Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise contact the 173rd FW Public Affairs Office at (541) 885-6677.

Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (4)Journey under the sea at Klamath County libraries Klamath County Library Service District A fan-favorite Summer Reading special guest returns with another awesome museum exhibit!

The University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History will take us on a Journey Under the Sea, investigating the wide variety of life forms that call the ocean off Oregon’s coast home. This collection of specimens and hands-on activities will appear at the following library branches:

* Bonanza – 31703 Hwy 70 – Tuesday, August 13th at 10 am
* Chiloquin – 140 South First St. – Wednesday, August 14th at 2 pm
*
Downtown Klamath Falls – 126 S. 3rd St – Wednesday, August 14th at 10 am
* After the event – Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – stop by
the grass between the library and the Klamath County courthouse for free
lunch, provided by Integral Youth Services.
*
Keno – 15555 Hwy 66 #1 – Thursday, August 15th at 2 pm
* Malin – 2307 Front St. – Tuesday, August 13th at 2 pm
*
South Suburban Klamath Falls – 3625 Summers Lane – Thursday, August 15th at
10 am

This exhibit is for all ages, but those under 10 years old need to be
accompanied by a parent or guardian, please.
For more information, call us at 541-882-8894 or visit
klamathlibrary.org/SRP<https://klamathlibrary.org/SRP>

You’re invited to come by Sky Lakes Washburn Pharmacy on Thursday, August 15th. Fill a prescription or purchase an over-the-counter item and get a free backpack stuffed with school supplies.

Sky Lakes Washburn Pharmacy is open Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 7:00pm and Saturday 9am – 5pm.

One backpack per child while supplies last. Child must be present. While supplies last.

Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (5)Lake County is hosting its 3rd annual “Music in the Wild” concert in Fort Rock next month and tickets are going fast.

The concert will take place in Fort Rock on September 22. It features Hunter Novak, a concert pianist. Novak tours both the U.S. and Canada as a non-profit bringing classical music into wild and beautiful places.

Your ticket also gets you into the Fort Rock Historical Museum. After the concert, Fort Rock Grange is also hosting a pie social fundraiser.

“Part of your ticket is when you check in is you get headphones so you can walk around whatever and connect the music to the landscape itself,” said Lake County Chamber of commerce, Shelley Batty.

Novak will play a full-size grand piano in Fort Rock. Tickets for the Classical Music in the Wild can be found on eventbrite.com.

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More than 20 measles cases are confirmed in Oregon and health officials are worried there might be more.

This is the worst measles outbreak since 2019. The increasing rate of children who aren’t being vaccinated is allowing the disease to spread. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. There can be serious side effects and in rare cases it can be fatal. Health officials are advising parents to get kids vaccinated. If they have concerns about the safety of the vaccines, they should talk with their health care providers.

Tiller, Oregon Fire Burning Over 5,000 Acres, No Containment

On Saturday night, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Tiller Trail Fire in Douglas County. The fire sparked Saturday around 3 p.m. and is estimated to be 5,000 acres in size at this time. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has activated its Green Incident Management Team and three structural task forces.

On Saturday afternoon, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized a structural task force from the Rogue Valley through Immediate Response.

“Over the last few days, we saw several fires spark on the west side of the Cascades. The fire danger across Oregon is extremely concerning. We are bringing in the full force of the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System to help protect homes and critical infrastructure near the Tiller Trail Fire,” State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple Said. “Historically, August has been a challenging month in terms of wildfire, and this one is shaping up to be no different. I am calling on all Oregonians and visitors to do everything they can to prevent sparking another wildfire.”

According to the Douglas County Sheriff, there are levels 1, 2, and 3 evacuation notices in place. Please follow the Douglas County Sheriff for the latest evacuation information.

The OSFM Green Team will be briefed at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and will be in unified command with an Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team.The Emergency Conflagration Act is invoked by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, allowing the state fire marshal to mobilize state resources to wildfires to protect life and property. The conflagration act is invoked following ORS 476.510-476.610 when Governor Kotek determines threats to life, safety, and property exist because of the fire, and the threats exceed the capabilities of local firefighting personnel and equipment.

The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region said wildfires in the region will likely burn until good fall rain arrives.

The USFS public information officer with the Northern Rockies Complex, who is in charge of the Diamond Complex and the Middle Fork Fire, was about the agencies plan of action when it comes to the fire fight.

“No, the Diamond Complex which consists of 27 individual fires is being managed under a full compression strategy and so that means the goal is to put it out as quickly as safely possible,” said Northern Rockies Complex PIO, Stefani Spencer.

The Middle Fork Fire is also under a full compression strategy. Spencer said crews are prioritizing fires and have received all the resources requested and they will continue to make progress on lining the fires.

Multiple wildfires across the Northwest will likely burn until fall weather arrives. In the meantime, more lightning and new fires are expected.

Fire managers are developing strategies to maximize success, while minimizing the risk of injury or death to emergency responders. Among other tactics, crews on long-duration wildfires will develop a network of primary and contingency containment lines to stop flames approaching communities, power lines, water systems and other resources. You can support firefighters by following fire restrictions and emergency closures.

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CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car last night in rural Central Point. Jackson County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team is investigating the incident.

ECSO 911 Dispatch received a call on August 10, at 11:30 PM for a pedestrian struck in the roadway by a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Wilson Road outside of Central Point. Jackson County Sheriff’s office (JCSO) deputies responded along with Fire District 3 and Mercy Flights medics. The patient was pronounced deceased on scene around 11:44 PM. The STAR Team, a Central Point Police Department Medical Examiner, and JCSO detectives responded to take over the investigation.

Next of kin was notified on scene. Deceased is Omar Salas Ibarra, 35, of Central Point. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

Initial reports indicate a woman driving a black 1998 Honda Civic traveling eastbound on Wilson Road struck Ibarra while he was attempting to cross the street. No criminal charges for the driver have been filed at this time. This case is under further investigation. There is no more information available for release at this time.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) located a crashed vehicle and skeletal remains Tuesday, August 6, in steep, forested terrain on the side of Highway 140 outside of Eagle Point.

On Thursday the remains were scientifically identified as Graham Case, of Medford, missing since June 22, 2023.

Last week the SAR personnel responded to an unrelated call and were conducting a drone search in the area. This tip led SAR to search a broader area and ultimately find what appeared to be a crashed white Mercedes SUV in steep and densely forested terrain alongside Hwy 140. JCSO detectives responded to the scene, located human remains, and confirmed the vehicle as belonging to Case.

A Central Point Police Department Medical Examiner arrived on scene and collected the remains with assistance from JCSO and SAR Tactical Rope Rescue Team personnel.

A Grants Pass man has been sentenced to more than sixteen years in prison for sex crimes involving children.

31 year old Timothy Yoshida of Grants Pass plead guilty to 8 counts, including encouraging child sexual assault in the first and second degree and using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct.

Though a plea deal, 23 of the original 31 charges brought against him were dismissed.

He will serve more than 16 and a half years in prison and be on parole for three years.

Before sentencing, the victims’ father gave an emotional statement to the judge, asking for Yoshida to be locked up long enough for his two six year old daughters to grow up without ever being traumatized by him again.

Yoshida had no previous criminal record, but was the boyfriend of the two children’s mother.

He was arrested August 29, 2023 at his home in Merlin by the Oregon State Police after a tip from the child exploitation tax force.

The Oregon Health Authority has announced a plan to eliminate health inequities.

There are groups of people who face social, economic and other factors that limit their access to health care. It’s caused by systemic racism, bias and discrimination. OHA’s plan will work to improve behavioral health care, and increase access to affordable care for all. It’ll also work to advance Tribal health care and access for rural residents. The goal is to eliminate health inequities by 2030.

Gov. Tina Kotek is seeking federal relief for farmers and ranchers in two-thirds of Oregon counties impacted by wildfires and smoke this summer, with the potential to add more counties to the list.

Kotek firstwroteto Tom Vilsack, head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on July 31, asking for support for crop and livestock farmers who are grappling with the effects of dozens of fires that have burned more than1.3 million acresthis summer. In the days following, Oregon’scongressional delegationand OregonHouse Republicansalso wrote to Vilsack backing up the Democratic governor’s requests.

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture did not respond to questions and requests for comment Tuesday.

In her letter, Kotek asked Vilsack for three things. First, to declare a disaster for 23 of Oregon’s 36 counties, allowing farmers and ranchers to apply for special USDA loans and financial assistance programs. Next, she asked for Vilsack to coordinate with the head of the U.S. Forest Service, Randy Moore, to authorize emergency leniency on federal grazing areas, allowing ranchers flexibility about where and when they can graze to accommodate disruptions from wildfires.

Matt McElligott, president of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, asked Kotek to further extend her request for aid to the U.S. Department of the Interior, which oversees the Bureau of Land Management. He asked that she request the agency open up any vacant or retired grazing permits so ranchers can move some of their cattle onto the public land. Kotekwroteto the agency’s leader, Deb Haaland, requesting assistance Tuesday.

McElligott said he spoke with a rancher who sold off most of his cattle due to the wildfires.

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Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (9)As school approaches, measles outbreak highlights importance of kids being up to date on vaccinations

Kids across Oregon are still behind on their routine vaccinations, and it’s critical to get them back on track before school starts to protect them, as well as our schools and communities, from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Take this quizto learn which vaccines your child needs. You can also check out this printable2024-2025 School Year Immunizationrequirement sheet for Oregon.

For the 2022-2023 school year, only 87.1% of Oregon’s kindergarteners were up to date on their required vaccinations. Twenty years ago, that number was 94.4%. The overall decline has state health officials concerned, especially with a recent measles outbreak among mostly unvaccinated people under age 20, centered in Marion County.

Measles is highly contagious (watch video), and it may take 7-21 days after exposure before symptoms appear (fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, rash). Stay up to date on Oregon’s current measles outbreak, including what to do if you think you were exposed,here.

Every child who attends public and private schools, preschools, child care facilities, and Head Start programs in Oregon must be up to date onrequired vaccinations(including measles), unless they have a medical or non-medical exemption. COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are not required in these settings but are highly recommended for people of all ages. Parents and caregivers can learn more about children’s vaccine safetyhere.

Visit OHA’s interactiveSchool Immunizationdata page for Oregon’s latest school immunization statistics, and track infectious diseases in Oregon on ourMonthly Communicable Disease Surveillance Report.

Klamath Basin News, Monday, 8/12/24 - Homicide Investigation Of Quarry St. Victim; 173rd Fighter Wing Welcomes The Thunderbirds For Wings and Eagles Airshow 2025; Oregon Wildfire Updates - Basin Life (10)Thousands of Marijuana Plants Seized

Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) detectives served a search warrant Friday morning, August 2nd, at a black-market cannabis grow in the 5900 block of Highway 234 in rural Central Point.

IMET detectives seized approximately 39,000 illegal marijuana plants, $3000 in cash, and two firearms. There was no licensing for any type of cannabis growing, handling, or processing at this location. IMET detained seven people on the property and charges are being referred to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.

IMET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies, and Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers. Jackson County Fire District 3 responded to this same property on April 16, 2024, after receiving reports of three large piles of prohibited material had been set on fire.

Be Prepared with Fire Weather Tools

As August rolls on, the National Weather Service (NWS) reminds wildland fire managers that we have tools to help you monitor and fight wildfires. Whether it is a prescribed burn, ground fire or crown fire, fire managers can use this information to make decisions on how best to combat fires and keep the public safe.

Fire weather forecasters– The NWS issuesFire Weather Outlooksfor the next eight days. These outlooks show areas where pre-existing fuel conditions, combined with forecast weather conditions, may result in a significant threat of wildfires.

OurFire Weather Programsupports land managers and firefighters who mitigate and respond to fires. Our weather forecasts are designed to highlight times and locations where a fire may be exceptionally hard to control. For example, we offerRed Flag Warnings, which mean warm temperatures, very low humidities and stronger winds are ongoing or expected to produce an increased risk of fire danger in 12 to 24 hours for specific locations.

Need a fire weatherSpot Forecast?Land managers can request a site-specific, localized forecast for prescribed burns and wildfires to assess a potential threat. NWS recently updated this tool and will deliver additional enhancements to the application later this year.Learn more about the new Spot Forecast tool.

For federal and select state large wildfires, onsite weather forecasting support to firefighters is critical. AnNWS Incident- Meteorologist (IMET)can be deployed to your incident command post. IMETs arrive on scene within 12 to 24 hours after activation and can serve up to 14 consecutive days before being relieved by another IMET.https://www.weather.gov/news/241507-fire-weather-tools

PLEASE Help Prevent Human-Caused Wildfires

  • Immediately call 911 to report fires.
  • Drones and other unmanned aircrafts are illegal to fly near fires.
  • Fireworks, incendiary/tracer ammunition and exploding targets, are prohibited during fire season (May-October).
  • Use caution when target shooting. Clear a 20-foot radius around the target by removing all vegetation and rocks.
  • Ensure vehicles and trailers are properly maintained
  • Make sure chains and other metal parts are not dragging.
  • Keep exhaust systems clean and use spark arrestors.
  • Do not park on dry grass.
  • Carry extra water, shovel, and/or a fire extinguisher with you.
  • Ensure your campfire is completely extinguished before leaving your campsite by making sure it is cool to the touch.
  • Please don’t smoke and if you do, don’t throw out cigarette butts.
  • Please be mindful and think about your actions

To ensure all Oregonians remain safe during the 2024 wildfire season, we urge everyone to stay tuned into these communications channels and follow all official safety guidelines related to air quality and recreation:

Watch Duty app: Download this app on your smartphone to understand where wildfires are in real time as well as monitor air quality and other metrics.https://app.watchduty.org

Northwest Interagency Coordination Center: During fire season, this web-based interactive map is updated daily with current fire perimeters and locations. This website acts as the wildfire resource coordination center for the Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Oregon Dept of Forestry, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources and the National Park Service.https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/index.aspx

InciWeb the Incident Information System: The federal interagency all-risk incident information management system provides an interactive map with real-time location information on wildfires.https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/

Oregon Department of Forestry Wildfire News: The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry. Look here for all wildfire news related to state forest lands.https://odffire.com/

Keep Oregon Green: A partnership comprised of statewide and interagency groups working together to promote awareness of the risk and causes of wildfires and how to be prepared in case of a wildfire emergency.https://keeporegongreen.org/

OregonLive Wildfire Map: A project managed by OregonLive that incorporates data from InciWeb, National Interagency Fire Center, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, Oregon Office of Emergency Management, NOAA into an easy-to-use map tool.https://projects.oregonlive.com/wildfires/map

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality – Air Quality Monitoring Data: A real-time map and cell phone application you can use to track air quality, including wildfire smoke impacts, across the state. Check your app store for OregonAir.https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map

Purple Air – Air Quality Map System: Real-time air quality information using crowdsourced data and data from EPA air sensors.https://map.purpleair.com/1/mAQI/a10/p604800/cC0…

NOAA High Resolution Rapid Refresh Data Visualization: The High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency(NOAA) is an experimental data visualization tool for wildfire smoke. Be sure to turn on the “Vertically Integrated Smoke” layer to see smoke paths.https://hwp-viz.gsd.esrl.noaa.gov/smoke/index.html

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