The map repeal passed both chambers with bipartisan support. Republicans accused Democrats of using it as leverage.

The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from ...

The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday repealing the state’s controversial wildfire hazard maps.

Oregon’s 2025 wildfire season hit us with a devastating start. My heart breaks for the 56 families who lost everything when ...

“Oregonians have raised concerns over the current Oregon Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map, and this issue runs parallel to our urgent need for long-term, sustainable funding for wildfire response ...

P ORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether.Kotek directed the ...

Related: View the interactive wildfire hazard map here This is Oregon’s second attempt at creating a wildfire map. State fire officials and OSU first released a map in 2022 under a tight one ...

Dunn and Oregon State researchers worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry in 2022 to develop the searchable “Wildfire Risk Explorer” map, which the state ...

Last year, the Oregon Department of Forestry rolled out its wildfire risk assessment map. It was sent back to the drawing board after public outcry. Skip Navigation ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state’s contentous wildfire hazard map , which subjected ...

The latest version of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map is raising concerns from homeowners all across the state, especially in rural areas. The problem is that many claim the map is inconsistent.