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Over the next several days, temperatures are expected to drop 10 to 15 degrees as relative humidity rises. This should result in less smoke as the fire's activity decreases.
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The Cedar Creek Fire crossed containment lines near Lucas Lake in the past few days. Fire Officials say the unseasonably warm and dry weather will create "critical conditions" throughout the week.
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Evacuation levels have been eased once again in the Oakridge area.
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Fire managers are gearing up for what appears to be some very challenging weather conditions later this week.
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Nearly two years after the Echo Mountain Fire tore through parts of Lincoln County, the community of Otis is still in recovery mode. A team of volunteers is spending the week there helping to remove dead or damaged trees.
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Officials are assuring homeowners that Oregon’s Wildfire Risk Map will not affect insurance rates.
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This week’s heatwave doesn’t mean western Oregon is at increased risk for wildfires, at least in the short term.
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Lane County non-profits will spend millions to build affordable mobile houses for Oregon residents. Manufacturing begins next year.
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Forestry officials said that they are bringing back firefighters from other parts of the country this week to prepare for Oregon’s wildfire season.
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Emergency responders and members of the public will be able to keep better tabs on potential wildfires in the McKenzie River Valley thanks to a new wildfire detection camera that will go online in July.
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Oregon has outlined its plans to spend $422 million in federal wildfire aid.
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Four firefighters who died in the line of duty in Oregon last year were honored during a ceremony at the state’s public safety academy in Salem on Thursday.