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Flat Fire at 7% containment
The Flat Fire currently burns 2 miles northeast of Sisters and is at 7% containment. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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Flat Fire at 18k acres
The Flat Fire is burning over 18,000 acres just west of Lake Billy Chinook. Evacuation levels are in order. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Wildfire risk increasing
Wildfire risk is increasing in Central Oregon amid dry, hot conditions. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Central Oregon saw thousands of lightning strikes
A storm on Monday caused thousands of lightning strikes in the Central Oregon area. Learn more about it here.
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Cram Fire largest in nation
The Cram Fire, at 100k acres, is the largest wildfire in the nation. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL AXIOS ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon now in drought
42% of Oregon is now in a moderate drought. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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Lightning storms spark over 20 fires
A recent lightning storm has sparked over 20 fires in Central Oregon since Tuesday. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Dept. of Forestry out with new regulations
Amid soaring temperatures, the Oregon Department of Forestry has placed new restrictions on campfires, fireworks, chainsaws, and more. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Elevated fire danger
Parts of Oregon, including the Gorge, are at an increased risk of fire danger today – winds are high and humidity is low. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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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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