The 2026 wildfire season was recently declared over. For wildland firefighters, though, the long-term health toll is finally being taken more seriously, with a Eugene-based advocacy group and Oregon lawmakers pushing for more protections.
Tag: Fire season 2026
Experts say the warm, dry winter has set the stage for a potentially difficult wildfire season in Oregon this summer. Here is an archive of our ongoing coverage of the 2026 fire season.

