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FEMA Denies Aid for Oregon’s Worst Fires | Portland News
Oregon’s worst wildfire season on record is hitting a breaking point as FEMA denies federal aid for two major blazes—the East Evans Creek Fire and the Rowe Creek Complex Fire—leaving the state to shoulder a $74 million cost. Senators Merkley and Wyden blast FEMA’s decision as a dangerous shift in policy, arguing that aid should be available when fires threaten disaster, not only after they’ve spiraled out of control. With over a million acres burned and 33,000 residents under evacuation orders, Oregon is pleading for federal support as officials await FEMA’s response. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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