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Austin Fire Grows to 1,000 Acres | Portland News
The Austin Fire, now over 1,000 acres and still zero percent contained, is burning dangerously close to remote areas north of Forest Road 46. With a Level Three evacuation order in place, Bagby Hot Springs is closed as a precaution—even though the fire isn’t directly threatening it. Winds are being closely monitored, as any shift could cut off access to the region. Meanwhile, nearby fires like the Mitchell and Narrows Fires are under control or burning through hazardous dead trees from past blazes. Roads including Forest Road 46 and 5830 are shut down, and campgrounds like Hideaway Lake and…
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