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Highway 402 closed again west of Monument

MONUMENT — Highway 402 has been closed once again west of Monument due to wildfire activity. Check www.tripcheck.com…

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Crews finish lining perimeter of Courtrock Fire

MONUMENT — Crews have finished putting lines around the Courtrock Fire, fire managers reported on Tuesday, July 30.…

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Procession to honor fallen air tanker pilot on Tuesday, July 30

JOHN DAY — The body of the pilot who died battling a wildfire in Grant County will be…

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Evacuation levels raised as Crazy Creek Fire pushes toward Paulina

PRINEVILLE — Evacuation levels for the Crazy Creek Fire burning near Paulina have increased, the Crook County Emergency…

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Lone Rock Fire 77% contained as crews work on mop-up

CONDON — Firefighters continued to make progress on containing the Lone Rock Fire as crews focused on shoring…

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Crews on Battle Mountain Complex shore up lines ahead of wind

UKIAH — Crews fighting the Battle Mountain Complex Zone I fire were working to prep structures and secure containment…

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Crews push back on Telephone Fire, other blazes in Harney and Grant counties

BURNS — Crews were bracing for a challenging day on the wildfires burning in southern Grant and northern…

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Firefighters turn the corner on Courtrock Fire, nearly finished with fireline around the fire

MONUMENT — Firefighters have nearly completed firelines around the Courtrock Fire burning south of Monument and west of…

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UPDATED: Highway 402 closed between Kimberly and Monument due to fire

MONUMENT — Approximately 7 miles of Highway 402 between Kimberly and Monument is closed due to fire activity,…

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Evacuation levels lowered for parts of Grant County

CANYON CITY — Firefighters’ continued suppression efforts coupled with more favorable weather conditions have allowed the first lowering…

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