Fire Threatens Oregon Coast's Tallest Tree
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Authorities in Oregon are battling a fire in the Doerner Fir, one of the world's tallest and oldest trees, which has lost about 50 feet due to the fire. Efforts include helicopter water drops and sprinklers, with the goal of preventing the tree's complete destruction. The cause is under investigation, but lightning has been ruled out, and the tree is currently not at risk of burning down entirely.
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