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Nearing a Somber Anniversary, Blue River Rebuilds Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
VILLAGE OF LYTTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUN 30 – Nearly 25% of pre-fire buildings have permits while federal funding supports construction of 20 new homes over three years, officials said.
- This September commemorates half a decade since the Holiday Farm Fire engulfed more than 173,000 acres in Oregon’s McKenzie River Corridor, causing severe destruction to Blue River.
- The fire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, leveling most of the town and forcing residents to flee with little warning during the night.
- Rebuilding has faced challenges including a 40% jump in home construction costs, and less than half of 500 destroyed homes have been restored so far.
- Melanie Stanley, owner of the original Meyer's General Store lost in the fire, said the new store will replace the original and the town's population is now one-fourth its former size.
- Community leaders promote arts festivals and stress the need for stable year-round jobs to support economic recovery and attract tourism in Blue River.
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Nearing a somber anniversary, Blue River rebuilds towards a brighter tomorrow
This September marks five years since the Holiday Farm Fire burned up more than 173,000 acres in Oregon’s McKenzie River Corridor including Blue River. It’s a scenic mountain town that’s been around since 1900, with mining and timber as its former big industries. The fire consumed hundreds of homes and businesses. In fact, most of the town was leveled. Locals are still putting their community together, piece by piece.The Holiday Farm Fire scorch…
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Work has been halted multiple times due to the chance of artifacts being found and archeological finds. Reconstruction of buildings was also delayed due to questions about funding.
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