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Grasshopper Fire Threatens Central Oregon | Portland News
Grasshopper Fire’s racing north toward Badger Creek Wilderness, where rugged terrain and brutal winds make direct firefighting nearly impossible. Over 200 firefighters are holding a southeast line to protect Sportsman Park and Pine Hollow—no structures lost yet. The blaze, stretching between highways 35 and 197, is choking Central Oregon’s air and crippling its outdoor economy, especially mountain biking and local recreation. Residents, seasoned to these annual threats, urge calm over panic, while wildlife like hawks, eagles, and elk are displaced. The fire’s origin remains under…
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