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Multiple Wildfires Spark Evacuation Orders in Oregon

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Register-Guard

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Source: The Register-Guard

A level 3 evacuation "go now" was issued for Mount Tom residents in response to a 100-acre field fire on Priceboro Drive outside of Harrisburg, Oregon. Two task forces have been mobilized to assist with the growing fire, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal has additional resources on standby. Sheriff's deputies are notifying residents, and citizens are asked to avoid the area. No highway closures are in effect, but hot and dry weather conditions call for extra fire precautions.

"Umatilla County Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, Gov. Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTVZ

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Two fast-moving wildfires in Umatilla County, Oregon, have prompted evacuations and burned over 10,000 acres. Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to provide additional resources to fight the fires. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized six task forces and an incident management team to the area. One of the fires, the Mount Hebron Fire, is nearly contained, while the Hat Rock Fire continues to burn towards the Washington state line. The OSFM has urged people to take necessary precautions to avoid sparking a fire.