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Red flag warnings prompt agencies to move wildland fire crew to Madras

State agencies responsible for controlling wildfires are taking no chances after a red flag warning was issued this…

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FAQ: Here’s how to manage air pollution when the AQI spikes

The hazy, smoke-filled skies that have cloaked Central Oregon in recent summers are a phenomenon that area residents…

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Aerial drone ‘sees’ through Flat Fire smoke to lead firefighters to flames

An aerial drone with infrared capabilities was used Tuesday to guide firefighters to spot fires on the far…

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New federal grants to help communities bolster fire defenses

PORTLAND — The Biden administration is investing another $250 million in grants for communities to bolster their defenses…

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Smoke from Bedrock Fire expected in Central Oregon

Officials have extended a smoke advisory for Deschutes County through at least midday Tuesday. The advisory stems from…

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Retardant dropped in wilderness to help stop Flat Fire

Fire retardant was dropped from fixed-wing aircraft Thursday onto a ridgetop area east of Game Lake and along…

Bend

Deschutes County under air quality advisory alert through Monday

An air quality advisory for Deschutes County has been extended into next week as smoke from wildfires in…

Bend

Animal experts caution that wildfire smoke can affect pets, too

The smoky haze that lingered over Bend on Monday and Tuesday brought back hard memories for Lynne Ouchida.…

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Wildfire burning west of Bend grows

The Bedrock Fire, burning southeast of Springfield in the Willamette National Forest, had grown to 6,161 acres as…

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Wildfires burning north and south of Bend

The Simnasho Fire burning on the Warm Springs reservation grew little over the weekend and was 40% contained…

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