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Burnt over cattle and lands: In southeast Oregon, grief-stricken ranchers are exhausted and frustrated by wildfires
Exhaustion and frustration: Ranchers in southeast Oregon are battling wildfire. Like many more rural landowners across the West, they’re strapped with harrowing work and crushing devastation. And fire season is expected to hit peak burn in mid-August. Sabrina Maki is a rancher east of Burns, Oregon. Her whole family...
OSFM Escalates Response to Telephone Fire as Blaze Engulfs Over 38K Acres Near Burns, Oregon
The battle against the escalating Telephone Fire in Harney County rages on, with the Oregon State Fire Marshal's (OSFM) office deploying additional resources to temper the blaze that sparked to life 12 miles northeast of Burns. Originally ignited by lightning on July 22, this inferno has expanded to a formidable 38,726 acres and is only 23 percent contained, as detailed in an announcement by the OSFM released on August 1st.
Update: Air quality alert for Harney and Malheur counties
An updated air quality alert was issued on Friday at 1:43 p.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. The weather service describes, "Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke." "Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected,"...
Falls and Telephone Fires Update for Aug 2, 2024
HARNEY AND GRANT COUNTY- (From Alaska Incident Management Team) Size: 46,000 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR Containment: 23%. Total Personnel: 353 personnel Cause: Lightning/Natural. Resources Assigned: 11 hand crews, 20 engines, 6 bulldozers, 7 water tenders, 4 skidders. Falls Fire Quick Facts:. Size:...
American Red Cross is in need of donors
HARNEY COUNTY-There is a critical need for blood donors! Please sign up to give blood during the Burns Community Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug 7 from 12-5 or Thursday, Aug 8 from 9-2 at the Harney County Community Center. Schedule your appointment online at redcrossblood.org. Whole blood donors will receive a...
‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.
Update: Excessive heat warning previously issued will expire at 11 p.m.
The warning was for Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. "Afternoon high temperatures on Saturday cool to below warning criteria," says the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids. Seek shelter: Stay in an air-conditioned room. Avoid sun...
Another Excessive Heat Warning posted, here is what you can expect
As an upper-level ridge continues to rebuild over the Pacific Northwest, temperatures are set to soar back into the triple digits. Along with the intense heat, wildfire smoke will begin to push northward today, affecting Southern Harney County and Malheur County, and reaching Eastern Oregon by Thursday. On Friday and...
Richard (Dick) LeRoy Kidwell Sr. 3/6/1938 – 7/17/2024
Richard was born in Redding, Calif., to Floyd and Imogene (Mace) Kidwell. Shortly after his birth the family moved back to Harney County, where his sister, Lanora, joined the family. He graduated from Burns Union High School and was a lifelong member of the Elks Lodge of Burns. He spent most of his life enjoying life in the Burns area, hunting, fishing, logging, working and spending time with his family and friends.
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