Oregon political leaders demand emergency federal assistance for East Evans Creek Fire
Published 3:52 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026
Initial request was denied in late July; fire was sparked in Jackson County by a rollover crash in which a teen driver has been arrested
Multiple Oregon federal lawmakers are requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reconsider its denial of a Fire Management Assistance Grant in late July for the East Evans Creek Fire that occurred north of Rogue River.
Those politicians include Sen. Jeff Merkley, Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Rep. Val Hoyle, Rep Andrea Salinas,
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