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Alaska Kids Evacuated by Oregon Wildfire | Portland News
When Oregon’s wildfire season turned brutal, a summer camp was forced to shut down—sending hundreds scrambling, including 13 Alaskan kids on their first big trip outside home. Evacuated through smoke-choked skies and fire blockades, they ended up sleeping on gym floors at a middle school—but instead of despair, they found community: locals opened their homes, movie nights lit up the halls, and even a mall and amusement park became unexpected highlights. Though their adventure wasn’t what they planned, it became unforgettable. Now safely back in Alaska, the camp is reopening—and this story…
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