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Safety Reminders for Wildfire-affected Areas
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Safety Reminders for Wildfire-affected Areas

  • North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) media release
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North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) urge residents to take precautions when entering wildfire-affected areas. Even after the fire is out, these areas remain hazardous. Ash and debris may contain toxic chemicals such as pesticides, motor oil, lead paint, heavy metals, and asbestos — especially in older homes. DEQ recommends that you do not disturb debris or begin cleanup until the site has been evaluated by hazardous materials professionals.

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Winter Driving Tip

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It's illegal to pass a snowplow on the right on state highways. Most snowplows have “wing” plows that stick out more than eight feet from the …

Fire cleanup undertaken at Marina
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Fire cleanup undertaken at Marina

  • By Mark Gibson Columbia Gorge News
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THE DALLES — Cleanup of all remaining fire debris is underway at The Dalles Marina, with cleanup, recovery and disposal operations overseen by…

Fire destroys multiple boathouses at The Dalles Marina
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Fire destroys multiple boathouses at The Dalles Marina

  • By Mark Gibson Columbia Gorge News
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THE DALLES — A midnight fire at The Dalles Marina burned multiple boathouses on the west (downstream) end of the marina Saturday night.

Two couples cut off from access to shore by dock were rescued by others at the marina, as were several boats.

Escaped debris fire threatens homes
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Escaped debris fire threatens homes

  • By Jacob Bertram Columbia Gorge News
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A grass fire that burned Sunday afternoon on a property on Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles has been contained, officials said.

The fire burned around an acre and a half after an open burn pile of debris got away, said Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Chief Bob Palmer.

It’s the third grass fire the agency has responded to over the past two weeks, Palmer said.

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State fire restrictions begin Saturday

  • Columbia Gorge News
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Fire season restrictions begin Saturday, May 15, in The Dalles units of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), according to a press release. Forest land in Wasco and Hood River counties will be impacted by the restrictions.