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Oregon wildfire roundup: Flat Fire destroys 4 homes, Emigrant Fire blows up

The largest wildfire in Oregon remains under a red flag warning through Aug. 26, meaning it's expected to continue growing in ...

Oregon wildfire expands to 22,000 acres as more than 1,000 face evacuation orders

The Flat Fire, which started Thursday afternoon west of Culver in Jefferson County, has triggered evacuations in the nearby ...

Flat fire remains uncontained in Central Oregon; 4 homes, other buildings destroyed

The wildfire raging in Central Oregon has destroyed four houses and about half a dozen other buildings, the Deschutes County ...

4 homes lost as Flat Fire remains burning at 22,000 acres, over 1,000 under evacuation notice

At least four homes and several structures have been reported to be destroyed due to the Flat Fire near Sisters, Oregon. Evacuations continue with 1,000 under orders ...

22,000-acre Flat Fire in central Oregon destroys four homes, 5% contained

The Flat Fire has burned 21,971 acres across Jefferson and Deschutes counties in central Oregon. Fire managers tell KATU News that the fire is 5% contained.

Flat fire destroys bird sanctuary as it threatens 4,000 homes in central Oregon

Central Oregonians describe hope and grief along Whychus Canyon, where efforts to fight the Flat fire and protect homes ...

Fire crews battling Oregon, California blazes challenged by rugged terrain, hot weather

Thousands of residents in central Oregon and California's wine country remained under evacuation notices on Aug. 25 as firefighters battled wildfires.

Flat Fire in Oregon grows to 18,000 acres, evacuations in place

The Flat Fire has expanded to an estimated 18,000 acres due to challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain, ...
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One of the world’s tallest trees — the centuries-old 'Doerner Fir' — is on fire in Oregon.

Douglas-firs ( Pseudotsuga menziesii) are Oregon's most common trees, but the tree that's ablaze, known as the Doerner Fir, ...