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Miles Fire
The Miles Fire was a wildfire in the Rogue River National Forest in Oregon, United States. Caused by lightning, the fire burned a total of 54,334 acres over a span of 104 days. Caused by lightning, the Miles Fire began on July 16, 2018, and later merged with the Sugar Pine and Umpqua Complex Fires. According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC), the Miles Fire was Oregon's most expensive complex to fight in 2018, costing $95.8 million. References 2018 Oregon wildfires 2018 in Oregon {{Oregon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest
The Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest is a United States National Forest in the U.S. states of Oregon and California. The formerly separate Rogue River and Siskiyou National Forests were administratively combined in 2004. Now, the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest ranges from the crest of the Cascade Range west into the Siskiyou Mountains, covering almost . Forest headquarters are located in Medford, Oregon. Geography The former ''Rogue River'' portion of the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest is located in parts of five counties in southern Oregon and northern California. In descending order of land area they are Jackson, Klamath, Douglas, Siskiyou, and Josephine counties, with Siskiyou County being the only one in California. It has a land area of . There are local ranger district offices located in Ashland, Butte Falls, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, and Prospect. The former ''Siskiyou'' portion of the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest is located in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oregon
Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the early-mid 16th century. As early as 1564, the Spanish began sending vessels northeast from the Philippines, riding the Kuroshio Current in a sweeping circular route across the northern part of the Pacific. In 1592, Juan de Fuca undertook detailed mapping and studies of ocean currents in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast as well as the strait now bearing his name. Spanish ships – 250 in as many years – would typically not land before reaching Cape M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Oregon Wildfires
Wildfires in the U.S. state of Oregon in 2018 include the Boxcar Fire, Graham Fire, and Jack Knife Fire. In July, one person was killed by the Substation Fire The Substation Fire was a wildfire in the U.S. state of Oregon near The Dalles. The fire was first reported on July 17, 2018, and had burned . Incidents The Substation Fire was reported, burning on private land, in the late afternoon on July ..., which also destroyed the Charles E. Nelson House. Wildfires The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres, or produced significant structural damage or loss of life. References {{Oregon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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