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travelevents2 years ago

Massive Crowds Anticipated for Spectacular Solar Eclipse Event in Klamath County

Klamath County in Oregon is expecting nearly 60,000 visitors next month to witness the solar eclipse, prompting a state of emergency due to limited resources. Residents are encouraged to stock up on necessities like gas and food ahead of time. The county commissioner asks for patience from visitors during what will be one of the busiest weekends in the county's history. The solar eclipse is scheduled to occur from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on October 14th.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Oregon Wildfires: Evacuations, Task Forces, and Mistaken Notices

Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations have been issued for areas east of Highway 140, south of Polar Bear Lane, and north of Keno Springs Road in Klamath County, Oregon, due to the rapidly spreading Golden Fire. The fire, which has burned 2,000 acres with 0% containment, is threatening structures. Firefighters are working on structure protection and containment, and an Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team will take over command of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized additional resources to assist in firefighting efforts.