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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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Power outages due to wildfire prevention in North Bend
Recent power outages in North Bend are attributed to “enhanced safety settings” for wildfire prevention. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DEAILY NEWS 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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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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