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Southern Oregon Wildfire Continues to Grow

The fire is only 5 percent contained at this time.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - The Bryant Fire reported Thursday afternoon burning 20 miles east of Klamath Falls on the NE end of Bryant Mountain has grown to 1,200 acres.

The fire is burning in an active logging operation in felled and bucked timber on steep, rugged terrain.

Southern Oregon Wildfire Grows to 800 Acres

Gusty winds are predicted for this afternoon and evening, which could challenge firefighters.

(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. ) - The Bryant Fire reported Thursday afternoon burning 20 miles east of Klamath Falls on the NE end of Bryant Mountain has grown to 800 acres.

The fire is burning in an active logging operation in felled and bucked timber on steep, rugged terrain. The fire is spotting in all directions.

Railroad Box Car Catches Fire in Albany Rail Yard

The cause of this fire has been determined to be accidental

(ALBANY, Ore. ) - The Albany Fire Department responded to the Willamette Pacific Freight Yard, 725 Waverly DR NE, in Millersburg at approximately 11:07 a.m. on Monday, to a report of a fire in a parked railroad box car.

When firefighters arrived at the scene in about eleven minutes they found a single railroad box car fully involved in fire and saw that an additional railroad car was attached on both ends.

Mid-Valley Backyard Burn Ban Takes Effect on Monday

The restrictions will extend through October 15 or later, depending on fire danger.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A ban on all open and backyard burning will go into effect on Monday in Marion, Linn, and Benton counties.

The Oregon Department of Forestry and the fire defense boards of the three counties announced the ban, which aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.

Salem House Fire Ruled Suspicious

As Salem-News.com first reported, neighbors had been complaining about increased unlawful activity going on at the home.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - On Wednesday evening, Marion County Fire District No. 1 and the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a house fire at 4240 Glendale Ave NE; the second fire at the same home in less than a month.

Salem Home Catches Fire for Second Time in Less Than a Month

The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A vacant Salem home caught fire for the second time in almost a month, and resident's living near the home say it was a hang-out for transients and teens late at night.

Backyard Burning Ban Takes Effect Next Week in Three Oregon Counties

The restrictions will extend through October 15 or later, depending on fire danger.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A ban on all open and backyard burning will go into effect on June 16 in Linn, Benton and Marion counties.

The ban aims to reduce the incidence of open debris burns escaping control.

Salem Three-Alarm Fire Damages State Street Building

Salem fire officials say the fire started just after 11:00 p.m. The building housed both commercial and residential units.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Fire Department had to call in a third alarm, to control a fire Thursday night near downtown Salem.

Man In Critical Condition After Bicycle Accident on Oregon Highway 22E

The man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

(STAYTON, Ore. ) - A 55-year old man is in critical condition Saturday night after falling from his bicycle while riding on the shoulder of Highway 22E just east of Stayton.

The man reportedly ran over a piece of 2x4 wood lying on the pavement, lost control and fell off the bicycle landing on his face.

Fire Destroys Jefferson Shop

The cause of the fire was determined to be from the burning weeds that were not completely extinguished and spread under the edge of the building.

(JEFFERSON, Ore. ) - The Jefferson Fire District was dispatched to a structure fire at 12988 Meadowood Court S.E. Jefferson, Oregon Tuesday afternoon.

Upon arrival Incident Commander, Scott Shepherd stated that heavy black smoke was coming out of the roof and sides of the shop and flames were starting to show. There was another shop within a few feet of the structure that was being threatened by the fire.