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Escaped debris burns on the rise around Central Oregon in recent weeks, can cause costly wildfires
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District reported Friday it's seeing an uptick in escaped debris burn ...
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Fire expert casts doubt on Santiam Fire origin story
The Oregon Department of Forestry said downed power lines played no role. "That’s a pretty wild conclusion. I don’t ...
Property owner fined after burning cardboard, causing brush fire in rural Washington County
An investigation discovered that the property owner had been burning cardboard, and with the wind, the fire spread quickly up ...
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Paper mill fires raise safety concerns, city seeks demolition funding
The old mill has caught fire six times since October 2024. Officials say the ongoing suspected arson incidents pose serious risks—not only to the community, but to first responders called to the ...
Sheriff: Little Library in Cedar Mill destroyed by fire
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a Little Library in the Cedar Mill neighborhood ...
WTOL28d
Multiple agencies respond to fire in Oregon
OREGON, Ohio — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a structure fire in Oregon Friday morning. Crews from the Oregon Fire Department, Toledo Fire and Rescue and Jerusalem Township Fire ...