Oregon Hazards Lab

05/29/2026

Happy 🛠️ !

Last week, our field technicians conducted tower training with hands-on practice in tower rescue demonstrations, haul techniques, rigging a dish and mast properly, and knot-tying practice.

Training like this helps ensure our team is prepared to safely support the critical monitoring infrastructure that protects Oregon!

05/13/2026

It’s 🔥

Last week kicked off the start of the fire season with the Pine Mountain Fire near Bend. The fire’s footprint reached 2,589 acres.

OHAZ’s Pine Mountain camera was right next to the flames and captured some amazing imagery of the fire and the crews working to contain it.

📍As of May 13, 2026 the fire is at 100% containment
🔗 Watch cameras on ALERTWest.live and Watch Duty

05/11/2026

We recently had the privilege of spending the afternoon with State Treasurer, Dr. Elizabeth Steiner!

During our discussion, we emphasized the critical importance of our multi-hazards network in protecting Oregon’s residents and natural landscapes. We also highlighted the strong partnerships we have cultivated with various agencies, utilities, and companies to enhance our collective resilience. Collaborating across sectors is essential to ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Thanks again Dr. Steiner for visiting us at OHAZ!

05/09/2026

The fire on Pine Mountain, about 14 miles southeast of Bend, grew to 2,483 acres by Friday morning with the perimeter listed as 15% contained. The fire was mostly burning on federal land, as well as some private land.

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

It’s our first 🔥 of 2026!

The Henkle Butte camera has been watching the 40 acres Trout Creek Fire outside of Sisters, OR over the past few days. The fire is considered the unofficial start of fire season.

📸You can stay on top of watching live wildfire cameras by visiting ALERTWest.live or Watch Duty

🔥May is Wildfire Awareness Month! Make sure you are registered for evacuation notices, learn about defensible space around your home, and understand fire safety by visiting wildfire.oregon.gov/prepare

📍As of May 6, 2026 the fire is 100% contained.

05/04/2026

🛠️We’re hiring student field technicians!

OHAZ seeks student workers to pursue our mission of real-time, multi-hazards monitoring. This position has travel potential to some of the most unique and remote locations across Oregon and neighboring states to install, maintain, and operate monitoring systems that collect scientific data to increase public safety and resiliency.

No prior experience with relevant systems is required, and training will be provided. We are

seeking dedicated people who enjoy learning and problem solving.

Apply using the QR, visiting bit.ly/4uueZnz, or by searching ‘Oregon Hazards Lab’ on Handshake!

05/04/2026

Thank you, Firefighters: Leave your comments below to thank the men and women fighting the 0143 Trout Creek Fire

05/01/2026

🛠️ It’s and we’ve got a new wildfire detection camera!

This week, technicians made their way back up to Washington to install the McClure camera.

🌲The recent Washington cameras wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with the U.S. Forest Service! We’re excited to continue deploying cameras into Washington to help their emergency response, and expand wildfire detection cameras throughout the West!

📸 You can watch McClure and OHAZ's 70+ cameras on ALERTWest.live and the Watch Duty App