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Thunderstorm winds could push fire toward Huntington; Level 3 evacuation notice — leave now — issued for the town

A Level 3 evacuation notice — leave now — has been issued for Huntington as gusty winds from…

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Durkee Fire expands farther into Malheur County, estimated at 116,000 acres

The Durkee Fire grew substantially again on Saturday, July 20, with most of the growth for the second…

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Durkee Fire crosses Burnt River to north, prompts new evacuation notices along Burnt River Canyon Road

The Durkee Fire, which spread rapidly to the south and southeast on Friday, July 19, has spotted north…

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Durkee Fire spreads to Rye Valley, prompts evacuation notices

The Durkee Fire spread southeast toward Rye Valley overnight into Friday, July 19, and the Baker County Sheriff’s…

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Baker Valley rancher fears short-term, long-term effects of Cow Valley Fire

Curtis Martin sat in his bulldozer in the smoky night and watched flames leap toward the cabin that…

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Durkee residents say firefighters protected homes during ‘long night’

Terri Siddoway stood with her husband, Bert, in their driveway near Durkee on Wednesday morning, July 17, and…

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Wildfire controlled near Huntington

Lightning is the suspected cause for several wildfires over the weekend in the southeast corner of Baker County.…

Wildfires

Rock Creek fire hasn’t grown

The Rock Creek fire in the Elkhorn Mountains about 13 miles northwest of Baker City is 75% contained,…

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Work continues on fire in Elkhorns

An aerial armada that dumped thousands of gallons of fire retardant and water within several hours slowed a…

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Crews trying to stop new blaze burning high in Elkhorn Mountains

Fire crews are trying to slow a new fire burning near the head of Rock Creek high in…

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