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An inside look at how thinning and prescribed burns saved homes from Alder Springs Fire
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (540+ words) BEND, Ore. -- With another day of smoke in the air Friday, fire managers are pointing at a previous fuels reduction treatment that saved a Central Oregon community from a fast approaching wildfire just one year ago. Central Oregon Daily News…...
Oregon lawmaker wants insurers to reward homeowners for wildfire protection
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (567+ words) by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator's proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting…...
Bend weighs wildfire-resistant home rules as builders warn of higher costs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) BEND, Ore. -- The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) is weighing in on proposed wildfire-resistant building standards the City of Bend is considering, warning the changes could raise construction costs while urging leaders to consider ways to offset the added expense....