Robert Alietti

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. - Lighting fireworks safely this Independence Day requires more than just finding an open space. Fire officials say proper preparation is key to preventing accidental fires. Austin Prince, Operations Chief for Rural Metro Fire, stressed that safety depends on what people do to prepare the area themselves, not just the location they choose. "Well, no area is immune from the possibility of fire.

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is one of many law enforcement agencies participating in Operation Dry Water, a program which seeks to crack down on boating under the influence, ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Here's what you need to know before you get on the water this weekend. SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. - The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is ramping up patrols on local waterways ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as part of Operation Dry Water.

OREGON - As fire season intensifies, the Oregon Department of Forestry is relying on seasonal firefighters to supplement its full-time staff and protect communities across the state. Madi Layton, a 417 swamper, explained about her role on the fire line. "I'm in charge of helping map to the destination, helping him unload the dozer here, and once the dozer is unloaded, just helping him with any, you know, anything that might come up," Layton said.