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Central Oregon Fire Crisis Escalates | Salt Lake City News
Central Oregon is in wildfire emergency mode after nearly 2,000 lightning strikes ignited over 35 new fires in one day, adding to existing blazes fueled by recent storms. Officials warn more fires are likely as smoldering vegetation ignites under dangerous weather. The Oregon Department of Forestry is deploying incident teams to tackle major fires like the 149,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex—only 24% contained—and local crews are racing to spot and suppress new starts before they grow. Fires like Box Springs, Brewer, and Akawa Butte have already scorched tens of thousands of acres with no…
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