Oregon Contractor Lost in Wildfire Battle | Portland News

Oregon mourns the tragic death of 47-year-old contractor Jason Ensign, who lost his life while operating a dozer to build fire lines during the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. His critical work with Green Diamond Timber Resource Company helped support firefighting efforts until sudden, dangerous conditions trapped his equipment. Governor Tina Kotek has ordered flags flown at half-staff on August fourteenth to honor his sacrifice — a somber tribute to the risks faced by those protecting communities from wildfire. Ensign’s loss joins at least one other Oregonian fallen this season, underscoring the bravery and peril of frontline wildfire response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5faf52e7b7dc9438