Expect smoke over Oregon City as fire at former paper mill smolders
A fire early Thursday at the site of the former Blue Heron paper mill is expected to smolder for the next 24 to 48 hours, ...
Wildfire project in Deschutes National Forest will close popular trails, caves near Bend
Affected areas in the Cabin Butte project include Horse Butte Trailhead, Coyote Butte Off-Highway-Vehicle area, Bessie Butte ...
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Contained but Controversial: Flame Retardant's Role in Wildfire Response
PACIFIC PALISADES - With the Palisades and Eaton Fires now under containment, one tool used to fight the flames will remain in the headlines: fire retardant. Questions about its use and environmental ...
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Flame Retardant Helped Contain the Palisades Fire, But Concerns Over Its Safety Grows
As wildfires intensify, state and federal fire agencies are relying more on aerial fire retardant, sparking concerns over its ...