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7/30 update for Falls, Telephone, Sand Mountain Fires, and more
GRANT/HARNEY COUNTIES – UPDATE – (From Falls Fire 2024) Falls and Telephone Fires Update for July 30, 2024. Size: 31,721 Start Date: July 22, 2024 Location: 12 miles NE of Burns, OR Containment: 15%. Total Personnel: 364 personnel Cause: Lightning/Natural. Resources Assigned: 12 hand crews, 14 engines, 5...
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Harney and Malheur counties early Sunday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:34 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 4:33 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Air quality alert affecting Harney and Malheur counties Monday
On Friday at 1:49 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Monday at 2 p.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke," can be anticipated according to 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."
Air quality alert for Harney and Malheur counties Friday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Friday at 2 p.m. for Harney and Malheur counties. "High concentration of smoke particulates from the Falls Fire," adds 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."
State Senator Lynn Findley organizing resources for ranchers affected by wildfires
EASTERN OREGON — With nearly 200,000 acres engulfed by wildfires across Eastern Oregon, local authorities and agencies are mobilizing to support ranchers who are facing significant losses. State Senator Lynn Findley (R- District 30), says the impact on ranchers has been severe. “Entire ranches and grazing patches have been...
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