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Bench Fire Relief Efforts on Warm Springs Reservation | Portland News
The Bench Fire has scorched over 64,000 acres on the Warm Springs Reservation, destroying eight homes and five buildings, forcing evacuations, and hitting already vulnerable families hard. But the community’s rallying — Bison Coffeehouse in Portland is a bustling donation hub collecting water, hygiene items, clothes, and blankets as water tanks run dangerously low. The Confederated Tribes declared a state of emergency, with evacuations now down to Level Two but still leaving many reliant on outside aid. Volunteers need everything from food and medicine to pet supplies and hotel rooms for…
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