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Umatilla Electric Cooperative taking proactive approach to wildfire mitigation
HERMISTON — The term “wildfire mitigation” has gained increasing attention, but Umatilla Electric Cooperative has been well-acquainted with ...
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Oregon’s new wildfire hazard map has few changes after yearlong makeover
A statewide “wildfire risk map” that drew the ire of many Oregonians will return in several weeks with ...
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State Fire Marshal offers $250 grants to renters, homeowners for wildfire defensible space
SALEM — The State Fire Marshal is offering grants of $250 to help property owners in 50 communities ...
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Oregon needs more money to fight wildfires. Who should pay for it?
The Oregon Department of Forestry needs more and consistent funding to fight wildfires. That much was clear following ...
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OSFM says Bensel wildfire has been extinguished
HERMISTON — Oregon State Fire Marshal officials said Monday, Sept. 4, that the wildfire that began Sunday near ...
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Wildfire’s Level 3 evacuations downgraded, roads re-opened
HERMISTON — According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, all Level 3 evacuations related to the wildfire that ...
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UCSO maintains evacuation orders, will re-evaluate Monday afternoon
HERMISTON — Following a morning briefing on Monday, Sept. 4, with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Green Incident ...
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Central Washington wildfire covers 93 square miles
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — A fire pushed by strong winds through dry grass covered 93 square miles Wednesday ...
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500 firefighters tackle Newell Road Fire in Klickitat County
KLICKITAT COUNTY, Wash. — More than 500 firefighters have been brought in for a wildfire that as of 8 ...
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Facing the wrath of fire season
PENDLETON — The entire state of Oregon was officially in fire season as of July 1. “This means ...