Oregon Battles Wildfires Amid Evacuations, Air Alerts
Oregon Battles Wildfires Amid Evacuations, Air Alerts
Oregon Battles Wildfires Amid Evacuations, Air Alerts
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Oregon is grappling with severe wildfires, with the Service Fire in Wheeler County consuming 15,000 acres and prompting the invocation of the Emergency Conflagration Act to enhance firefighting efforts. As gusty winds exacerbate the situation, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized additional task forces to combat the flames, with hopes for cooler weather ahead. Meanwhile, multiple new fires have ignited across the state, with the Rail Ridge Fire burning 135,000 acres and threatening hundreds of homes. In Montana, the Long Tom Fire has reached 110 acres and remains uncontrolled, with resources being deployed to manage the remote blaze. Firefighters are also addressing a grass fire in Winnipeg that spread rapidly, underscoring the increased fire risk due to dry conditions. As wildfires continue to strain resources, communities are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to fire safety measures.

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