A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state — labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk — generated so much pushback from angry homeowners that ...

Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements under a new hazard map released Tuesday by state fire officials.

All new home construction in high to extreme risk areas — so 120,000 tax lots — new fire-resistant building code standards will also apply beginning April 1, 2023.

Wildfires pose a serious threat to rural communities in Oregon, according to a new statewide risk assessment map, and property owners in the highest risk areas will soon be required to follow new ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The wildland-urban interface and statewide wildfire risk map will be available through the Oregon Explorer online tool on Thursday, as required by Senate Bill 762, passed in ...

On Wednesday night, he’s facilitating a community meeting on the new, interactive Oregon Explorer wildfire risk map, created by his department, the Forest Service and OSU.

Oregon officials released a map this summer that offered a detailed look at the dangers of wildfire across the state — right down to the tax lot and property level. Then they withdrew it.

Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer By Pete Danko – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Aug 4, 2022 Listen to this article 3 min ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon wildfire risk map posted June 30 has been withdrawn, the Department of Forestry announced Thursday. As required by SB 762, the department drafted the map and ...