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Smoky air expected all week in Umatilla County

The Umatilla County Public Health department is urging residents to limit outdoor activity when air quality is visibly…

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Hot, dry conditions in Grizzly Bear Complex fire

More than 600 firefighters are now battling the Grizzly Bear Complex fire in northern Wallowa County as it…

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More homes evacuated in Canyon Creek Complex

Another 22 homes have been evacuated south of John Day as the Canyon Creek Complex marches up the…

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Grizzly Bear Complex Fire nears 60,000 acres

The Grizzly Bear Complex fire reached nearly 60,000 acres on Saturday afternoon and has destroyed five homes and…

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Canyon Creek fire closer to control Saturday

Slowly but surely, firefighters are making progress on the Canyon Creek Complex south of John Day. The blaze,…

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Troy fire destroys three homes

TROY (AP) — Firefighters raced Friday to protect homes in a remote section of northeastern Oregon from a…

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Grizzly Bear Complex vs Troy, Aug. 20: a day on the front line

While winds brought a welcome respite from the constant smoke of the last few days, those same winds…

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Canyon Creek firefighters brace for difficult weather

Conditions appear ripe for more explosive growth on the Canyon Creek Complex wildfire south of John Day, as…

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Wildfire erupts near Prairie City

JOHN DAY — Wildfire has once again erupted in rural Grant County, this time Thursday evening near Prairie…

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Fire crews prepare for windy afternoon in Canyon Creek

JOHN DAY — Firefighters on the Canyon Creek Complex near John Day are preparing for more afternoon winds…

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