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New team takes command of Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — Aided by favorable weather conditions, fire crews are working to shore up containment lines around the…

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Dayville no longer on evacuation notice; other alerts downgraded near Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — The town of Dayville is no longer under an evacuation advisory and other evacuation levels near…

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Rail Ridge Fire now 50% contained, 162,000 acres

DAYVILLE — Firefighters extended containment lines around the Rail Ridge Fire as a new team prepared to take…

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Level 3 evacuation warnings reduced for Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — More evacuation zones for the Rail Ridge Fire have been downgraded with the arrival of improved…

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Malheur National Forest reduces threat levels and restrictions

JOHN DAY — The Malheur National Forest is lowering fire danger levels and reducing public use restrictions effective…

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Crews ramp up containment efforts on Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — Crews are taking advantage of favorable weather conditions to ramp up their efforts to bring the…

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Weather boosts efforts to battle Rail Ridge Fire near Dayville

DAYVILLE — Cool, wet weather is allowing crews to gain ground on the Rail Ridge Fire, according to…

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More evacuation notices downgraded near Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — Rain and improved weather conditions continue to allow downgrades in evacuation zones for the Rail Ridge…

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Malheur National Forest lifts Courtrock Fire area closure

JOHN DAY — The Malheur National Forest has lifted the area closure for the Courtrock Fire on the…

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Some evacuation notices eased near Rail Ridge Fire

DAYVILLE — Rain and improved weather conditions have led to an increase in containment line and a downgrade…

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