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BLM bans campfires
Campfire restrictions go into effect on June 1st for multiple areas in Central Oregon, per the Bureau of Land Management. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Butte Creek Fire grows
Oregon’s first large wildfire of the year, the Butte Creek Fire, has grown to more than 3,000 acres. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Prescribed burns SE of Bend
There will be prescribed burning today about 15 miles southeast of Bend. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Fire restrictions in place for BLM land
With warm and dry weather expected, all land managed by the BLM in Oregon and Washington is under fire restrictions. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KPTV NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Bend THE top destination for Memorial Day
Bend is at the TOP of the list for top Memorial Day destinations… Get ready for a busy holiday weekend! Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Forest service clearing homeless camps in national forest
The US Forest Service has began work on a wildfire prevention project in Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL ASSOCIATED PRESS ARTICLE HERE
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Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project starts on May 1
40 square miles of land, including trails, will close near China Hat Road in Bend on May 1. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Repeal of wildfire hazard map advances
Senate Bill 83 aims to repeal the wildfire hazard map and has advanced, by unanimous vote, in the Oregon Senate. Learn more about it here.
Senate Bill 83 via Oregon State Legislature
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Durkee fire tops 288,000 acres
The Durkee Fire is Oregon’s biggest wildfire at over 288,000 acres. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Heatwave spurring fires in Oregon
In Oregon, tens of thousands of acres have already burned during this most recent heatwave. Learn more stats here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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