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PAISLEY, Ore. – The Watson Creek Fire remained active overnight and throughout the day, growing to approximately 8,500 acres. Fire crews continue to struggle with difficult terrain, access, and the dense accumulation of standing dead and downed material on the ground.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – Fremont-Winema National Forest will begin prescribed burning October 15 on the Bly, Paisley and Silver Lake Ranger Districts.
Prescribed burns are a proactive tool used to achieve a number of purposes, including the reduction of hazardous fuels (overgrown vegetation). They can help decrease the threat of high intensity, high-severity wildfires; reduce the risk of insect and disease outbreak; recycle nutrients that increase soil productivity; and improve wildlife habitat.
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