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Oregon Wildfires Surge Amid New Threats | Bend News
Oregon’s wildfire season is exploding this year, with over two million acres already scorched and August hitting its peak—new fires erupting, forcing evacuations. The Akawa Butte Fire saw evacuations lifted but still demands caution near the burn scar, while the Round Butte Fire was swiftly contained thanks to rapid firefighter response. Senators are sounding alarms over wildfire prediction markets, fearing they could incentivize arson for profit—a troubling twist in an already volatile crisis. Meanwhile, the Grasshopper Fire tragically destroyed a cherished fire lookout on Mount Hood, a…
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