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Poem: The Fires
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Poem: The Fires

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Free: “Several years ago, during one of the many wildfires that have swept through the Pacific Northwest, I wrote the following poem,” writes Leah Stenson of Mt. Hood-Parkdale. 

Wildfire smoke
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Wildfire smoke

On July 25, smoke from two wildfires south of The Dalles darkened the skies, as seen from Pleasant Ridge above Threemile Road. Wildfire update…

Gorge counties issue burn bans
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Gorge counties issue burn bans

  • Compiled by Trisha Walker Columbia Gorge News
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Klickitat County has issued burn bans for Zones One and Two on May 18; fire chiefs in Zone 3 have yet to pick a start date, as previously reported. Zone 1 goes into effect June 1.

Vehicle fire

Vehicle fire

  • Lane V. Erickson
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Under hot, dry conditions, all types of motorized vehicles can ignite a wildfire.

Before wildfire strikes: Improving preparedness to keep communities safe
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Before wildfire strikes: Improving preparedness to keep communities safe

  • By Trisha Walker Columbia Gorge News
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“Before Wildfire Strikes: Improving Wildfire Preparedness in Hood River County,” a free presentation at Columbia Center for the Arts on April 29, brought together hosts Hood River All-Lands Partnership, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon State University Extension and other local partners to share information and resources on wildfire — starting at 10,000 feet and ending with the makeup of wildfire smoke.