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‘Minimal activity’ on Boulder Creek Fire
The evacuation notices issued earlier this week for the Boulder Creek Fire in the Eagle Cap Wilderness northeast…
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Fire crews make significant progress on Boulder Creek Fire
Firefighters have made significant progress on containing the Boulder Creek Fire burning in the Eagle Cap Wilderness nortthwest…
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Level 1, 2 evacuation notices issued to alert hikers, campers to Boulder Creek Fire
The Baker and Union County sheriff’s offices have issued Level 1 — be ready — and Level 2…
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Forest Service trying to contain, rather than monitoring, fire in Eagle Cap Wilderness
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is treating a fire in the Eagle Cap Wilderness as a regular wildfire rather…
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Fire crews slow blaze reported Saturday north of Whitney; new fire in Eagle Cap Wilderness northwest of Boulder Park
Firefighters using bulldozers and engines on the ground and multiple aircraft above slowed the spread of a fire…
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Town Gulch Fire 79% contained, ‘minimal heat’ found
Firefighters have made significant progress on Baker County’s largest current wildfire, as the Town Gulch Fire in the…
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More lightning — but also more rain — forecast Wednesday night, Thursday
Firefighters continue to monitor Northeastern Oregon for holdover fires started by lightning early Tuesday, Aug. 13, and they’re…
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Public meeting addresses wildfires in Baker County, plans for the future
BAKER CITY — Fire officials during a public meeting Monday evening, July 29, in Baker City gave an…
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Firefighters from Australia, New Zealand to help suppress Oregon fires
BAKER CITY — Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand plan to arrive in August to help Oregon and…
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Relief Angels collecting food, other supplies for firefighters, fire victims
BAKER CITY — Baker City residents with the nonprofit Relief Angels are collecting donations for volunteer firefighters and…
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