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Upper Applegate Fire’s final burn scar mapped at 1,143 acres, ODF says

The Oregon Department of Forestry says mapping has placed the Upper Applegate Fire at 1,143 acres as its…

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Evacuation orders canceled for Upper Applegate Fire

Evacuation orders for the Upper Applegate Fire south of Ruch have been canceled due to wildland firefighters’ recent…

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Upper Applegate Fire grows to 937 acres; fire danger rises to ‘high’ Monday

The footprint of the Upper Applegate Fire has grown to 937 acres as of Friday morning, but fire…

Crime & Justice

Grants Pass police say thieves stole equipment from sleeping firefighters

GRANTS PASS — Police officers say thieves “hit an all-time low” and stole firefighting equipment from trucks parked…

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UPDATE: Upper Applegate Fire caused by mowing dry grass, investigators say

Investigators say the cause of the Upper Applegate Fire was someone mowing dry grass, according to an update…

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UPDATE: Upper Applegate Fire caused by mowing dry grass, investigators say

Investigators say the cause of the Upper Applegate Fire was someone mowing dry grass, according to an update…

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UPDATED: Power tools deemed cause of Table Rock Road fire; cars, boat destroyed

Table Rock Road is now open after a half-acre, two-alarm grass fire outside Central Point city limits that…

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Tuesday night meeting about Upper Applegate Fire planned in Ruch

Fire officials will update locals Tuesday night on ways they are utilizing more than 450 personnel and numerous…

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Upper Applegate Fire 100% lined, Level 2 evacuation warning remains in place

The Oregon Department of Forestry says it has established lines around 100% of the Upper Applegate Fire, according to…

Environment

Lightning sparks 11-acre wildfire south of Yreka

GAZELLE, California – Lightning sparked a wildfire Friday evening on a mountainside between Yreka and Mt. Shasta City,…

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