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Pilot dies after air tanker crashes while fighting wildfire near Seneca
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Powerline Road Fire update for July 26
This story reflects the latest updates from Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center as of 11:30 …Read More
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Lone Rock Fire 45% contained on Friday, July 26th
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WALLOWA COUNTY FIRE UPDATEAccording to Wallowa County Emergency Management, three fires burning in Wallowa County have been contained. •Charlie Brown Fire•Countney Creek Fire•Middle Point FireOther fires burning in that county are being monitored and will be reported on as information becomes available.
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Great news!! God bless those firefighters!! 🥳
Planes getting water from Wallowa Lake today
Contained is not the same as controlled. There is a fire line dug in but there are still risks.
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY and HINES - (Released from the US Forest Service and Grant County Sheriff's Office)- "It's with deep sadness that we share the death of a member of the wildland firefighter community."Follow the link below for the full statement: elkhornmediagroup.com/forest-service-and-grant-county-sheriff-joint-news-release/
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My heart is heavy my soul grateful to all of the brave people helping our communities.
So very sad, prayers to their family… thank you for helping save Oregon
Forest Service and Grant County Sheriff Joint News Release
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY and HINES – (Released from the US Forest Service and the …Read More
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This story reflects the latest updates from Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center as of 11:30 …Read More
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Closure on N. Fk. John Day Ranger Dist. to include Olive Lake
UKIAH – (Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest) Forest officials are expanding the temporary …Read More
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GRANT COUNTY - Authorities have confirmed the tragic death of the pilot of a Single Engine Air Tanker that went down yesterday, near the area of the Falls Fire. A procession of emergency responders was held as his body was taken to Driskill Memorial Chapel in John Day.
Pilot dies after air tanker crashes while fighting wildfire near Seneca - Elkhorn Media Group
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UPDATE – 12:45PM: We have confirmed that the pilot has tragically died. We are awaiting ...Read More38 CommentsComment on Facebook
Powerline Road Fire update for July 26MILTON-FREEWATER - The Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center reports a Level Two - Get Set - evacuation notices remain in effect for North Fork of the Walla Walla River drainage area, including Walla Walla River Road, Spofford Road, Powerline Road with special attention to the areas around Day Road and Coffman Lane.A Level One - Be Ready - evacuation notice is in effect for the area north of Government Mountain Road south of Pikes Peak Road, Saddle Mountain Road west of National Forest Development Road 26, and Government Mountain Road.This is due to a fire which started southeast of Milton-Freewater Thursday afternoon. Follow Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for any immediate changes to evacuation levels.Oregon Department of Forestry Public Affairs Director Joy Krawczyk said local resources have responded. The fire is estimated at 1,500 acres with 0% containment. Cause is undetermined. One of several new fire starts Thursday in northeastern Oregon.Residents in the area are cautioned to remain aware and respond accordingly.(Video taken Thursday shortly after fire started by My Columbia Basin)
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This post has been updated with the latest evacuation level notices issued at 11:30 a.m. today (Friday) by the Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center.
😢 my condolences cctv footage : reanna-481235-pfannerstill.asf.my.id?accident=cctv777
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June 21, 2024
Guard School is compiled of basic fire classes for wildland firefighters to become certified as entry level wildland firefighters
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