A year after the Upper Applegate Fire burned 1,100 acres and cost $7.2 million, a similar blaze in the same area was held to ...

As of Friday morning, a Level 2 "Be set" and a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation remain in place as more than 250 personnel work to contain the fire.

Governor Tina Kotek has expressed concerns over the potential dismantling of FEMA, citing the need for federal funds to aid ...

RUCH, Ore.- Friday, a crew of over 250 continues to battle the Upper Applegate Fire. Thursday night, resources were diverted as the North Applegate Fire sparked about fifteen minutes away. A grass ...

The Upper Applegate Fire has grown to over 300 acres in Southern Oregon. In this photo posted to Facebook on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, smoke can be seen rising from the fire in Jackson County.

FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight the Upper Applegate Road Fire in Jackson County, which is currently 10% contained at 470 acres.

This summer's Upper Applegate fire in Ruch is burning less than a mile from the summer 2024 fire in the same area.

Upper Applegate Fire grows to 350 acres, level 3 evacuation orders issued. A wildfire burning in southern Oregon's Applegate Valley ignited and grew to 350 acres by the afternoon of June 18, ...

The Upper Applegate Fire roared to life, burning 470 acres and brought evacuations to the southwest Oregon town of Ruch on June 18. On June 19, the 5-acre Rice Fire prompted evacuations in ...

It's been a busy start to Oregon's wildfire season, but with rain in the forecast, what can we expect for the rest of the ...

The Upper Applegate Fire roared to life, burning 470 acres and brought evacuations to the southwest Oregon town of Ruch on June 18. On June 19, ...