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Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area to partially reopen
DAYVILLE — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area staff will open the…
Wildfires
Parts of Rail Ridge Fire area remain closed to public access
DAYVILLE — While the impending arrival of elk season is drawing more hunters to the mountains, portions of…
News
Oregon Department of Forestry declares end to fire season in Northeast Oregon District
LA GRANDE — The Oregon Department of Forestry has terminated the fire season for forestlands protected by the…
Wildfires
Last evacuation advisory lifted for Grant County
DAYVILLE — For the first time in nearly two months, there are no wildfire-related evacuation advisories in effect…
Wildfires
Containment grows to 92% on Rail Ridge Fire; blaze covers 176,619 acres
DAYVILLE — Firefighters battling the Rail Ridge Fire are gradually extending containment lines, according to an update from…
Wildfires
Cool, wet weather slows Rail Ridge Fire; now at 176,383 acres and 89% containment
DAYVILLE — Cool, wet weather has slowed the growth of the Rail Ridge Fire, at least for now,…
Wildfires
Rail Ridge Fire still burning despite rains; blaze at 176,383 acres and 89% containment
DAYVILLE — Recent rains have tamed the Rail Ridge Fire somewhat, but some fuels in the fire’s interior…
Wildfires
Evacuation zone eased near Rail Ridge Fire
DAYVILLE — Another evacuation advisory near the Rail Ridge Fire has been eased. The Level 2 evacuation zone…
Wildfires
Wet weather puts a damper on Rail Ridge Fire; blaze nears 176,000 acres, 89% contained
DAYVILLE — Rain and snow moving into the area should help put a damper on the Rail Ridge…
Wildfires
Rail Ridge Fire tops 175,000 acres; containment holds at 89%
DAYVILLE — The Rail Ridge Fire grew by nearly 1,000 acres, driven by gusty winds and dry conditions,…
