Oregon state fire marshal News

The Oregon state fire marshal says there were 50 fire-related deaths in the state in 2014. That’s the most since the 53 fire fatalities in 2008. Fire Marshal Jim Walker calls the increase disheartening. He says the top three causes …

The Oregon state fire marshal’s office says lightning started the fire that caused $300,000 damage to a home in a gated community at Turner, on the southeast side of Salem. The fire burned the roof Saturday, and fire and water …