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Nearing a Somber Anniversary, Blue River Rebuilds Towards a Brighter Tomorrow

  • 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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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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