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Warmer temperatures, thunderstorms and winds might mean more fire activity over the weekend in western Oregon.
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To help: send money to approved and vetted organizations, don’t drop off food, organizers say.
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Some evacuation levels have been reduced on the Lookout and Bedrock Fires, which are still active in the Willamette National Forest.
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U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, and Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch were given the latest updates on the immediate wildfires east of the Eugene-Springfield area.
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This week saw several scorching days with triple-digit temps, which challenged suppression efforts against several wildfires near Lowell and Oakridge.
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The Salmon Fire burning outside of Oakridge is being called a “success story” for the fast response of fire crews and its near-complete containment.
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Triple-digit temperatures and wildfire smoke have made being outside for extended periods hazardous, to the point where Lane County has activated a day-long cooling and respite center for those needing a safe place to breathe.
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Several wildfires are burning in the Willamette National Forest.
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Temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees in parts of Oregon, but a National Weather Service official doesn’t think this will strongly impact the Lookout or Bedrock wildfires.
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A lightning sparked fire that’s been burning since August 5th in the Willamette National Forest grew to 1,202 acres on Sunday.
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The Bedrock, Lookout, and Salmon fires have all continued to burn away, helped in part by recent gusts and extreme heat. But relief workers are doing their best to contain the spread of misinformation and disinformation about the incidents, as well as give some pointers on donations.
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Level three evacuations remain in place for some areas near the Lookout and Bedrock Fires. For some evacuees, this is not the first time they’ve had to grab their bags and go.