EUGENE, Ore. — Parts of Mt. Pisgah were closed Monday so that the Lane County Parks Division could perform a controlled burn. The burn took place on the south end of the Howard Buford Recreation Area, closing trails three and six. Parks workers say these burns are important to ensure the survival of native species … Continue reading »
Controlled Burn in West Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — A controlled burn was to blame for the heat and flames off Danebo Road in west Eugene Sunday. About 50 acres were torched, lofting a huge plume of smoke into the air. The Bureau of Land Management and Eugene and Springfield fire managed the blaze. It’s primarily to benefit endangered species in … Continue reading »
More Prescribed Burns this Weekend
FERN RIDGE, Ore. — People living in the Fern Ridge area may notice a hazy atmosphere this weekend. That’s because the BLM will be doing some prescribed burns near the intersection of Royal Avenue and Fisher. The burning will start Saturday and continue through Sunday, when there will be a burn near Danebo. The BLM … Continue reading »
Backyard Burn Ban Still in Effect
BENTON COUNTY, Ore. — A burn ban is still in effect for Linn, Benton and Marion counties. The Oregon Department of Forestry is reminding residents that even though summer is over, backyard debris burning is still banned until further notice due to dry weather. The department says because there has been little rain, fire danger … Continue reading »
Controlled Burn Benefits Wildlife
BENTON COUNTY, Ore. — You may have noticed a large plume of smoke hovering over the Willamette Valley Thursday afternoon. There’s no need to worry, it was a prescribed burn put on by state and U.S. departments. U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Department of Forestry crews set off controlled burns at the William … Continue reading »
