McKenzie Fire and Rescue

08/07/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Walterville Grange and the Lewellen Family for allowing us to use their property for a recent wildfire training exercise.

We take our training seriously, and opportunities like this help ensure our firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us most. We truly appreciate the support and partnerships within our community that allow us to be the best we can be.

Thank you for your generosity and your continued support.

08/04/2026

☀️ A bee can put a sting in your day, but knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

Most bee stings can be treated at home with basic first aid. Learn how to relieve symptoms and when to call 911 or seek emergency medical care for a severe allergic reaction.

🐝 Bee Sting Treatment 101
✅ Gently scrape out the stinger. Don't squeeze it, as this can release more venom.
✅ Wash the area with soap and water.
✅ Apply a cold pack to help reduce pain and swelling.
✅ Consider an antihistamine to relieve itching or redness.

🚨 Call 911 Immediately If You Notice:
• Trouble breathing
• Swelling of the lips, face, or throat
• Dizziness or fainting
• Hives spreading beyond the sting site

💉 Know someone with a severe bee allergy? They may carry an EpiPen. If they are unable to use it themselves, help administer it according to their emergency plan and seek emergency medical care right away.

Stay safe and enjoy the summer! 🌼🐝

08/03/2026

**Red Flag Warning - TODAY**

Red Flag Warning - https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=ORZ118&warncounty=ORC039&lat=44.1371&lon=-123.0665

More resources and description of weather zones in our District: https://www.mckenziefireor.gov/wildland-fire-fire-weather-resources-and-information

08/03/2026

Smoke headed our way...

07/29/2026

Wednesday Training Notice

Every Wednesday, we hold training drills to help ensure our members are prepared to respond effectively in the event of an emergency.

Today's training will be held at the Walterville Grange at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Please be aware that our crews will be on-site throughout these training sessions. This is a scheduled training exercise, and there is no emergency.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

07/28/2026

🚒 Lane County Task Force Deployed to Assist with Multiple Eastern Oregon Fires 🚒

This past Thursday, the Lane County Strike Team that had been deployed to the Evans Creek Fire returned home. Within just a few hours, another request for assistance was received from the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM), and a new Lane County Task Force—including a McKenzie Fire brush engine—was mobilized. On Monday, an additional request was received for a single personnel resource to support an additional task force with the ongoing firefighting efforts.

These resources have deployed to Eastern Oregon to support firefighting efforts on multiple fires following significant fire growth and numerous new lightning-caused starts.

While we continue to assist communities across Oregon, McKenzie Fire remains fully staffed locally and ready to respond to emergencies in our district.

For fire information, updates, and emergency resources, follow trusted sources such as Watch Duty and AlertWest. You can also find helpful links and information on our website:
🌐 mckenziefireOR.gov

07/23/2026

Following the thunderstorms that moved through, McKenzie Fire crews, along with Mohawk Valley Fire & ODF, responded to a number of smoke calls.

One of those calls is a confirmed fire, being managed by ODF - The Hells Hill Fire, in the hills between Upper Camp Creek and Marcola, is well visble from the Camp Creek/Upper Camp Creek, Walterville and Thurston Areas.

https://share.watchduty.org/i/110445?ts=1784778932000

Thursday, crews will be patroling the entire District as temperatures increase and humidity drops, increasing the possibility of flare ups of individual lightning strike fires.

Incident Update – Brush Fire on Hells Hill

Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District has crews on scene of a brush fire on Hells Hill, along with multiple crews and aviation resources from the Oregon Department of Forestry - South Cascade

Crews are actively assessing and working the incident. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

For the latest incident information, you can also follow the Watch Duty app.

Thank you for your patience and support as crews work to keep our community safe.

07/15/2026

HEADS UP - ODF South Cascade and ODF Western Lane will be moving into HIGH/Yellow Fire Danger at 12:01 am, Friday July 17th

This means all campfires require a waiver (free of charge, just call your local ODF office), and allowed activities must shut down by 10:00 am

07/14/2026

A Lane County Strike Team, including a McKenzie Fire brush engine, headed out this morning to assist at the East Evans Creek fire in Jackson Co.

If you are looking for info and updates, there are many resources including Watch Duty, AlertWest, etc. - Visit our webpage for more info and links @ mckenziefireOR.GOV

07/06/2026

Fyi...

Update, 3:25 a.m. - BPA is working on an equipment repair.

We do not have an ETA for restoration, but power is expected to be back up by morning.

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Update, 1:10 a.m. - We were able to bring a few members back on.

We anticipate restoration for those who remain out taking some time as BPA and EWEB work through line patrols.

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July 6, 12:25 a.m. - There is an outage on the EWEB/ BPA transmission lines that serve Lane Electric members in the McKenzie.

EWEB and BPA are currently patrolling to determine the cause and restore power.

At this time, we do not have an ETA for restoration.

We will update as we have more information on the cause and timing.