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Rail Ridge Fire now 82% contained, covers 166,062 acres

DAYVILLE — Firefighters continued to extend containment lines on the Rail Ridge Fire, although the blaze did grow…

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Rail Ridge Fire grows slightly, now 80% contained

DAYVILLE — Both the overall size and containment level of the Rail Ridge Fire increased over the weekend.…

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UPDATED: Grant County tallies the damage from summer wildfires

JOHN DAY — It’s been a long, hot summer in Grant County. In July, a wave of wildfires…

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Containment grows to 74% on Rail Ridge Fire; blaze covers 165,000 acres

DAYVILLE — After gusty winds fanned the flames, a change in the weather allowed crews to extend containment…

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Winds push Rail Ridge Fire above 165,000 acres; containment holds at 61%

DAYVILLE — Strong winds fanned the flames of the Rail Ridge Fire, pushing it above the 165,000-acre mark,…

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Rail Ridge Fire reaches 164,000 acres, 61% containment

DAYVILLE — Despite modest fire growth, containment also continues to expand around the Rail Ridge Fire in southwestern…

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Rail Ridge Fire tops 163,000 acres, hits 59% containment

DAYVILLE — The Rail Ridge Fire grew slightly as crews extended containment lines and worked to solidify them,…

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Public invited to meet Rail Ridge fire personnel Monday in Dayville

DAYVILLE — The public is invited to a “meet and greet” with fire personnel on Monday, Sept. 23,…

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Rail Ridge Fire nears 163,000 acres; containment rises to 56%

DAYVILLE — The Rail Ridge Fire grew slightly over the weekend but containment grew, too, as firefighters brace…

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Malheur National Forest reduces multiple fire closures

JOHN DAY — Malheur National Forest officials have further reduced closures on the Falls, Upper Pine and Telephone…

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