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Oregon firefighters brace for windy and hot weather as they battle dozens of blazes
Lightning ignited more than 25 new fires as crews battled several large blazes and issued evacuations and closures, officials said.
- Central Oregon firefighters responded to over 25 new wildfire reports Thursday, adding to 24 confirmed wildfires from Wednesday, after the region received 2,088 lightning strikes over the past 72 hours.
- A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Saturday due to atmospheric instability and high winds, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees as overnight moisture dried rapidly.
- More than 1,000 firefighters are battling the Akawa Butte Fire, designated the nation's top priority wildfire. Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz warned the "most critical period" will be the next 24 to 48 hours for the town of 3,800 residents.
- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared the blaze a top national priority Friday, enabling officials to access resources from other states and countries as every available firefighter deploys in the field.
- Evacuation orders remain in place across Jefferson and Wasco counties as officials urge travelers to monitor road status via the Oregon Department of Transportation's TripCheck.com for rapidly changing conditions.
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Firefighters Respond to New Wildfire Reports
Thursday, firefighters responded to over 25 new wildfire reports across Central Oregon in addition to the 24 confirmed wildfires from Wednesday. Over the past 72 hours, Central Oregon received 2,088 lightning strikes. The Central Oregon Type 3 team has taken command of the Ten Mile Fire burning 11 miles northeast of Madras and nine miles south of the Highways 97 and 197 junction in rugged terrain. The fire is estimated at around 3,000 acres. Ash…
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