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Officials release name of air tanker pilot who died fighting Grant County fire

JOHN DAY — Authorities have released the name of the air tanker pilot who died when his plane…

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Telephone Fire grows as new starts reported in vicinity

BURNS — The Falls Fire held steady and the Telephone Fire grew on Thursday as new fires cropped…

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Firefighters focus on southern portion of Courtrock Fire, work to control spread

MONUMENT — A public meeting was held Thursday night in Long Creek to provide fire information for the…

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Closures expanded on North Fork John Day Ranger District

PENDLETON — Temporary closure of the lands, trails and roads on the North Fork John Day Ranger District…

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Parasol Butte Fire prompts GO NOW evacuation notice near Seneca

SENECA — The Parasol Butte Fire southeast of Seneca has prompted a GO NOW evacuation notice for a…

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Control lines hold on Falls and Telephone fires

BURNS — Despite high, multi-directional, outflow winds from thunderstorms, control lines on Falls and Telephone fire held firm…

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Lone Rock Fire containment lines holding

CONDON — Containment lines around the Lone Rock Fire held on Wednesday despite gusty winds, although the fire’s…

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Meeting Thursday in Long Creek to discuss Courtrock and Monkey Creek fires

LONG CREEK — A public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in the Long…

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GO NOW evacuation issued for area west of Hwy 395 south of Long Creek

LONG CREEK — A Level 3 GO NOW evacuation notice has been issued for the point where Fox…

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Grant County opens cooling and clean air centers

GRANT COUNTY — With continued high temperatures in the forecast and unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke,…

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