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Smoke expected today with eruption of Pine Mountain fire
A new fire at Pine Mountain has exploded to over 2,000 acres. Smoke is expected in the Central Oregon area as firefighters work to manage the blaze. Learn more here.
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Central Oregon has had roughly 325 wildfires this year
Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year and 550,000 acres have burned; recent fires in Madras and Tumalo mitigated. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Sunriver under Level 1 Evacuation
Sunriver is under Level 1 (“Be Ready”) evacuation due to wildfires in the Bachelor Complex. There has been “significant fire growth” since lightning sparked these fires. Learn more here.
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Oregon wildfires to set new record of acreage burned
The 2024 wildfire season has claimed over 1.3 million acres and is on track to be the worst on record. Learn more here.
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Over 1 million acres have burned in Oregon
All across Oregon, wildfires have burned over 1 million acres. Learn more here.
SEE THE OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
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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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Wildfire season expected to be milder
Oregon is currently drought-free and the 2024 wildfire season is expected to be milder. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE HERE
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Campfire restrictions to go into place June 1
Annual campfire restrictions start on June 1st. Learn more here.
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Severe wildfire can be curbed with controlled burning
Controlled burning can help curb severe wildfires. Learn more here about what state and federal agencies are doing to keep our forests healthy.