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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Containment reaches 43% on fires near Ukiah

UKIAH — Containment on the Battle Mountain Complex grew to 43%, as firefighters expanded mop-up operations overnight from…

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Blue Mountain Complex fire shows progress but the battle continues

HEPPNER — Fire crews made progress battling against major wildfires and hot spots west and southwest of Ukiah,…

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Temporary towns

LONG CREEK — The tiny town of Long Creek has seen its population temporarily rise to one of…

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State, local officials huddle over wildfire damages

SALEM — Leaders from throughout Eastern Oregon met recently with state officials to get what amounted to a…

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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Firefighters near Ukiah hold lines amid hot, gusty weather and lightning

UKIAH — Fire crews near Ukiah overnight Sunday to Monday, Aug. 4 to 5, received a mixed bag…

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Containment up to 83% on Winding Waters Complex

WALLOWA — Sustained mop-up operations have allowed firefighters to push containment of the Winding Waters Complex of wildfires…

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Oregon wildfires could worsen in coming weeks

EASTERN OREGON — Wildfire experts across the state expect the already-intense fire season to continue into August and…

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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Fire officials hold community meeting Aug. 5 in Heppner

HEPPNER — The public can learn more about the efforts to curtail the Battle Mountain Complex of wildfires…

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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Firefighters hold lines on fires near Ukiah

UKIAH — Firefighters overnight Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 3-4, pushed containment to 32% in wildfires near Ukiah. The…

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WILDFIRE UPDATE: Crews hold lines, build containment on wildfires near Ukiah

UKIAH — The hot and dry conditions Friday, Aug. 2, continued to increase fire behavior around the Monkey…

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