Five Years After the Almeda Fire, Talent Rebuilding Strong

Five Years After the Almeda Fire, Talent Rebuilding Strong

Talent, Oregon- Five years after the Almeda Fire swept through the city, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses in a matter of hours, Talent has rebuilt much of its residential base at a pace faster than many disaster-struck communities. But city leaders say the road to full recovery remains unfinished, particularly in the downtown and along Highway 99, where vacant lots still mark the fire’s scar. Medford Alert News talked with Talent City…