Tag MALHEUR COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY

Wildfire burns 40,000 acres near Willowcreek, freeway reopens

Fire burns into the ridges north of Willowcreek on June 28. The wildfire started on private land and spread to BLM ground. (The Enterprise/ISAAC WASSERMAN) UPDATE 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 29 – Wednesday, June 29 – Bureau of Land Management and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations…

Cooler climate pushes back the start of wildfire season

Hadley Jeffries, Vale District of the Bureau of Land Management hotshot crew member, talks about the upcoming fire season at the federal office in Vale. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) VALE – A wetter spring will delay this year’s wildfire season as the region is headed for…

Saturday night fire destroys Vale home

Fire severely damaged a house on Glenn Street in Vale Saturday night. Between 25 and 30 firefighters battled the blaze. No injuries were reported. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) VALE – A fire ignited in couch cushions destroyed a home on Glen Street Saturday night. Crews from…