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Salem, Ore. – With over 14,000 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms swept across Oregon between August 4 and 12, firefighters suppressed 88 lightning fires on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. As lightning fires often start in remote areas, ODF used specialty aircraft to aid in early detection efforts.
Read MoreDue to a high risk for a strong thunderstorm system in the area that can bring frequent lightning to dry fuels during periods of gusty winds and low humidity. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today, August 8, 2019, from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM. A second Red Flag Warning has been issued for 11:00 AM, Friday, August 9 through 10:00 PM Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Read MoreA Klamath Falls man is recovering at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon after being struck by lightning in Macdoel, California while on the job last Wednesday. James Palazzolo Sr. is a 24-year veteran as an electrician, husband, father of four and grandfather of six, got the shock of his life when he was struck by lightning while at work.
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