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News Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: August 17th, 2015 2:00 PM Downloadable file: A firefighter checks information at the Stouts Fire in southwest Oregon FIRES CURRENTLY BURNING ON ODF-PROTECTED LANDS The Eldorado Fire located approximately 8 miles southeast of Unity, Oregon is burning on Oregon Department of Forestry private lands,
Read moreJoint Information Center Hotlines: 541-575-3040 or 541-575-3480 A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Grant Union High School’s old gym. JOHN DAY, Ore. –This fire continues to challenge firefighters due to the extremely dry conditions, rugged terrain and afternoon winds. The Canyon Creek Complex
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: August 17th, 2015 10:16 AM Local Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) fire officials have increased the fire danger level in Clatsop County. The industrial fire protection level (IFPL) that regulates forest operations such as logging and road building on all forest lands is going
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Posted on FlashAlert: August 17th, 2015 9:55 AM Unity, OR – Firefighters are making good progress on the Eldorado Fire despite working with half the personnel and equipment for a fire this size. The fire is currently 20.237 acres and 10 percent contained. Overnight crews removed fuel
Read moreSunday’s preparation for the burnout operations allowed the night crews to continue what was started late in the afternoon. Overnight crews working on the southwest side of the fire, from DP 69 to Newman’s Gap, were able to make significant progress. Using established fireline, crews were able to use low-intensity burn methods to widen the
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