Rowena fire, other Oregon wildfires continue to burn, but containment grows

Trout Fire now 33 percent contained

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters working on the Trout Fire, which is burning in the Gila National Forest north of Silver City, have successfully increased the fire's containment to 33 percent on Tuesday, June 24, the Southwest Area Complex Management Team said in an update. The complex management team says the fire has increased slightly to 47,100 acres as of Tuesday, with 33 percent containment and 1,400 personnel working on the fire. The c…

Rowena fire, other Oregon wildfires continue to burn, but containment grows

Oregon’s major wildfires continue to burn Monday but are mostly contained after a weekend of hard work by firefighters, along with some helpful rain.

Rowena Fire contained, precautions for affected residents

By Nathan Wilson

Firework stands re-emerge in Central Oregon despite strict regulations and fire season

Fireworks sales are now underway in Oregon, but local officials and vendors are voicing concern following multiple human-caused wildfires. Redmond and Bend have enacted strict regulations and fines, with ongoing calls to leave fireworks to professionals.