42% of Oregon is now in a moderate drought. Find out more here.

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Recent power outages in North Bend are attributed to “enhanced safety settings” for wildfire prevention. Learn more about it here.

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A recent lightning storm has sparked over 20 fires in Central Oregon since Tuesday. Learn more here.

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Amid soaring temperatures, the Oregon Department of Forestry has placed new restrictions on campfires, fireworks, chainsaws, and more. Find out more here.

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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.

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Bend’s El Sancho has officially reopened its doors nearly a year after a fire badly damaged the restaurant. Learn more here!

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With weather heating up and dry conditions persisting, burn bans are in place for many areas. Find out more here.

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Campfire restrictions go into effect on June 1st for multiple areas in Central Oregon, per the Bureau of Land Management. Find out more here.

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The Bureau of Land Management is slated to close 40 acres of land in Juniper Ridge between Bend and Redmond. Learn more here.

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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.

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