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Eastern part of Tillamook State Forest and surrounding areas to enter ‘Extreme Fire Danger’ Wednesday

The Gales Creek Overlook in the Tillamook State Forest on July 14, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Facing another heat wave, the Oregon Department of Forestry will move fire danger to “extreme” in the eastern portion of the Tillamook State Forest and surrounding ODF-protected areas, and prohibit a number of activities[Read More…]

Game Hog Creek Fire ‘appears manageable’ but terrain challenges firefighting efforts

An Oregon Department of Forestry firefighter fights the Game Hog Creek Fire. Photo: ODF The Game Hog Creek Fire is now estimated to be between 70 and 100 acres.  “The main body of the fire appears manageable,” said Oregon Department of Forestry spokesperson Laura Fredrickson, who noted that the information[Read More…]

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