Oregon firefighters are playing a crucial role in Southern California, where last weekend, a heroic rescue by two Oregon firefighters saved the lives of an elderly couple trapped by the Palisades Fire.

Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal shared an update and photos from the Oregon teams in Southern California.According to a Facebook post, the teams completed a 24-ho

The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being turned away from helping battle the wildfires in Southern California.

Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks due to emissions tests. Instead, fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states went through routine 15-minute safety checks before heading to Southern California to help fight the wildfires.

After Oregon sent 300 firefighters and 75 engines to help fight the LA fires this week, rumors began circulating that equipment and crews had been stopped for emissions testing.

Oregon firefighters are proving their expertise and dedication as they continue to support California in battling devastating wildfires. On Friday, during their first 24-hour shift in Southern California,

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying six more strike teams of water tenders to assist in battling wildfires in Southern California.

Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 12 strike teams made up of 240 firefighters and 60 engines to assist in fighting the wildfires in California, which has seen over 1,000 destroyed structures and two deaths.

California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% higher than the rest of the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report. The state has the highest individual tax rate and the highest gas tax, 68 cents a gallon in 2024.