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RFPAβS to the rescue in Harney County
HARNEY COUNTY-Saturday August 3, 2024, a power line sparked a fire near the town of Princeton. With the quick response of firefighters, the fire was quickly knocked out and only burned 9 acres. this fire could have grown to a large size if it were not for the quick response...
New fire alert near Crane/Princeton
HARNEY COUNTY-There is a report of a new fire approximately 8 miles southeast of Crane and 5 miles northeast of Princeton. The local-area RFPA is already on it and resources are responding. To report wildfires within the BIFZ area, call 541-573-1000.
Air quality alert issued for Harney and Malheur counties
An air quality alert was issued on Monday at 11:53 a.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon," describes the weather service. "Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone."
From Fire Camps to Helicopters: Oregon Guard Top Leadership Tours Wildfire Response
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. βBrig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon, and senior leaders visited National Guard members deployed for wildfire response efforts on Tuesday, Aug. 6, underscoring the Guardβs crucial role in protecting Oregonβs communities. Gronewoldβs itinerary included stops at the Harney County Fire Camp...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Harney County Saturday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 8:40 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Harney County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:39 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Crane, or...
Oregon Guard Steps Up for Wildfire Crisis
AUGUST 2, 2024 β The Oregon National Guard is mobilizing to support wildfire response efforts across the state, with hand crews deployed to Harney County. On July 31 and August 1, approximately 90 Guard members processed through Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) to form hand crews for wildfire response.
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