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Four homes destroyed as Cram Fire grows to 94,000 acres

The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties has burned four homes and other structures as it continues…

Environment

New burn technology to be tested in Skyline Forest west of Bend

Pilot project aims to cut wildfire risk and smoke from slash piles The Oregon Department of Forestry is…

Local News

Homeless camp residents help stop Juniper Ridge Fire in Bend

Deputy fire marshal credits encampment’s help in high-wind fire fight Homeless encampment residents from Juniper Ridge helped keep…

Environment

Cram Fire grows to 77,000 acres, shifts direction southward

The Cram Fire in Jefferson and Wasco counties increased in size Wednesday as wildfire crews battled high temperatures…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Climate

Cram Fire explodes to over 64,000 acres, inundates Bend with smoke

Hot temperatures and strong gusts in Central Oregon kept firefighters busy Tuesday as they worked hard to get…

Local News

Highland fire near Prineville reaches 75 percent containment

The Highland fire burning south of Prineville is now 75 percent contained and remains at 719 acres as…

Local News

Fire restrictions expand to wilderness areas in Deschutes National Forest

Fire restrictions will expand Friday to include all wilderness areas in the Deschutes National Forest, as hot, dry…

Local News

Built to survive wildfire: Sisters-area home leads Oregon’s push for fire resilience

Certified by insurance-backed safety group, the Tollgate home could be a model for lowering risk — and restoring…

Local News

Cram Fire forces early closure of Wasco County youth camp

Nearly 600 teens sent home as Cram Fire grows near the Washington Family Ranch The Washington Family Ranch…

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