The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, water spouts, sand dunes.
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has released the final version of its statewide Wildfire Hazard Map, a project that has been plagued by delays and controversy since its initial draft in 2022.
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.