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Petes Lake Fire restrictions dropped amid cool and wet weather

Recent cool and wet weather has helped to snuff out much of the Petes Lake Fire in the…

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UPDATE: Evacuation notices lowered around Petes Lake Fire

UPDATE 10:45 a.m. Friday: The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office lowered the evacuation levels around Elk, Lava, Hosmer and…

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Elk Lake and Lava Lake under Level 2 (be set) evacuation notice

The Petes Lake wildfire burning in the Central Oregon Cascades grew in size over the weekend, prompting fire…

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UPDATE: Pete’s Lake Fire now over 2,000 acres in hot, dry conditions

UPDATE 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16: The Pete’s Lake Fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area grew Friday…

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Forest Service plans hiring event for firefighters on Sept. 20

Individuals interested in seasonal and full-time work as wildland firefighters can learn about opportunities and apply for a job…

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Fire burning near Hermiston

HERMISTON — A wildfire that broke out Sunday near Hermiston had grown to 750 acres Monday with no…

Local News

Fires continue to burn on the Willamette National Forest

A number of fires continued to burn on the Willamette National Forest over Labor Day weekend. However, as…

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Wildfire evacuation in Central Oregon: What to know, how to prepare

Recent natural disasters in Florida and Maui are not just tragic events to watch from afar. They are…

Local News

Petes Lake Fire update: Some evacuation notices lifted

Fire officials said Thursday crews have discontinued their direct attack on the 318-acre Petes Lake Fire still burning…

Local News

Evacuation underway as Petes Lake Fire grows in Three Sisters Wilderness

U.S. Forest Service officials announced closures of some trails and sno-parks in the Deschutes and Willamette national forests…

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