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Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire destroys 14 homes, Cram Fire reaches 73% containment

Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.

Wildfires rage in central and eastern Oregon, though firefighters make progress

Hot, dry conditions and strong winds have made it difficult to contain the Cram fire, the largest active wildfire in the ...
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FIRE ALERT: Update on Wildfires on the Warm Springs Reservation, Cram Fire

Two new wildfires broke out late Friday and Saturday on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, prompting Level 3 GO NOW ...

Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14

A new wildfire erupted on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge the afternoon of July 18, which has closed Highway ...
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Oregon Governor Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Impact Road Safety, Officials Urge Preparedness for Travelers

Oregon residents are warned to be cautious while traveling due to smoke from wildfires, as Governor Kotek declares a State of ...

As US wildfires rage, Trump staff cuts force firefighters to clean toilets, critics say

The U.S. Forest Service faced criticism from current and former employees who say federal workforce reductions under the ...
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With wildfires, smoke affecting Oregon highways, summer travelers are urged to plan ahead, prepare and stay informed

As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16, ...
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Oregon wildfires have already burned 20,000 acres and destroyed 56 homes. What's next?

It’s been a busy and destructive start to Oregon’s wildfire season. Two state parks have already been evacuated by fast-moving wildfires, 56 homes have been destroyed, and 20,300 acres have burned ...
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Oregon Bolsters Wildfire Defense: Governor Kotek Signs Bill Supporting Rangeland Firefighters

Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 to provide Oregon firefighting equipment to local volunteer groups.
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Map shows Oregon wildfire exploding into nation’s largest as terrified towns brace for rare megafire

Firefighters in central Oregon are working to partially contain what has become the country's largest wildfire this year. More than 95,740 acres have been set ablaze since fires broke out a week ago ...