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The Green Fire is burning near Rolling Hills Road in Green, in Douglas County.
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Large wildfires up and down the West Coast are increasingly creating weather patterns that trigger high winds and lightning, according to researchers at the US Naval Research Lab in Washington DC.
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Pacific Gas and Electric announced Wednesday that it intends to lay 10,000 miles of underground power lines throughout California, beginning in high-risk fire areas.
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Eastern states have been clouded in a smoky haze for days, and with the smoke comes poor air quality. People far away from the fires aren't ready for the breathing problems the smoke brings.
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The Almeda Fire last year followed a creekside forest running through several Southern Oregon towns, destroying thousands of homes along the way. But in this greenway, fire offers a new beginning.
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“Last year’s historic fire season taught us that being prepared can truly be the difference between life and death. Being prepared is also one of the best ways you can help our frontline firefighters do their jobs,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday. “If you take anything away from today, let it be this: make a plan with your family...and when you’re asked to evacuate. Please, just do it. Listen to the experts.”
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As wildfire seasons become increasingly intense, more focus is being put on the difficult working conditions wildland firefighters deal with. The U.S. Senate has introduced legislation to help, but some firefighters and their advocates say it might not be enough.
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The Bootleg Fire in south central Oregon continues to grow. On Wednesday, it had burned more than 212,377 acres. It’s drawing resources from around the state.
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As the Bootleg Fire in south central Oregon has grown exponentially in recent days, the number of evacuees has grown with it.
