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Lake Billy Chinook Fire Alert | Bend News
Boaters on Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon, are being urgently asked to clear the water for firefighting scooper planes battling raging wildfires in Central Oregon—non-compliance could lead to lake closures. Meanwhile, a new fire near Madras, the Round Butte Fire, is spreading through dry brush under dangerous Red Flag conditions. Insurance companies are now under emergency order to assist wildfire victims, and steelhead/salmon fishing on the Deschutes River shuts down August 15th to protect wild fish populations. Cooperation is critical—stay safe and follow directions. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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