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Central Oregon’s Firefighting Revolution | Bend News
Central Oregon’s wildfire response has transformed thanks to a unified dispatch center that’s already extinguished over 100 fires this year by mobilizing federal, state, and local crews with lightning speed. Gone are the days of agencies racing past each other—now, the “closest forces” doctrine ensures rapid deployment, boosting safety and containment. After a storm sparked 35 new blazes, including one near Terrebonne, coordinated action stopped its spread overnight. The team also watches for hidden smoldering fires and juggles resources across hundreds of active fires burning over two…
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