Oregon Hazards Lab

It’s 🛠️

This week, technicians installed two new OHAZ cameras in Washington at Selah Butte and Rattlesnake Hills.

Just hours after the Rattlesnake Hills camera went live, it detected the Hwy 24 Fire near Yakima and has been tracking the incident ever since.

These cameras are part of OHAZ’s continued expansion into Washington and were made possible through support from the Bureau of Land Management.

📱 Watch the Selah and Rattlesnake cameras on alertwest.live and Watch Duty

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!

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

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!

Prescribed burn turns into wildfire 14 miles from Bend 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.

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.