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Fire Containment Update and Recovery Efforts | Yakima News
The Paradise Fire, now 49% contained, sees crews shifting from firefighting to critical restoration work as evacuation levels ease for some areas, while the larger Hagen Fire inches toward 82% containment. Fire managers warn that containment stats don’t tell the full story—especially when safeguarding vital water sources like the Mill Creek Watershed. With fire activity expected to stay low, crews are repairing roads and drainage systems to prevent future damage, while public use restrictions remain in place across the Umatilla National Forest to protect both people and the land. Listen in…
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