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Oregon Contractor Lost in Wildfire Battle | Portland News
Oregon mourns the tragic death of 47-year-old contractor Jason Ensign, who lost his life while operating a dozer to build fire lines during the Wrights Spring Fire in Klamath County. His critical work with Green Diamond Timber Resource Company helped support firefighting efforts until sudden, dangerous conditions trapped his equipment. Governor Tina Kotek has ordered flags flown at half-staff on August fourteenth to honor his sacrifice — a somber tribute to the risks faced by those protecting communities from wildfire. Ensign’s loss joins at least one other Oregonian fallen this season…
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