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Lookout Fire Update: August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 13,207 acres Start Date: August 5, 2023 Cause: Lightning Containment: 6% Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR Total personnel: 1,213 Resources: 72 engines |  23 …
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Lookout Fire Update: August 18, 2023, 12:45 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 18, 2023, 12:45 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 5,537 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: August 5, 2023 Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR LOOKOUT FIRE MOVES NORTHEAST, CAUSES EVACUATION ALERTS The Lookout Fire …
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Lookout Fire Update: August 17, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

Lookout Fire Update: August 17, 2023, 3:30 p.m. Quick Facts- Size: 4,271 acres Containment: 0% Start Date: August 5, 2023 Point of origin: 3 miles North of McKenzie Bridge, OR LOOKOUT FIRE ON MCKENZIE HWY CAUSES LEVEL 1 EVACUATION ALERT …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 17, 2023, 10:40 a.m.

Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 40% ALL EVACUATION LEVELS LIFTED FOR WILEY CREEK FIRE In coordination with Wiley Creek Fire Incident Commander Chad Calderwood, Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan announces that all …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 16, 2023, 10:45 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 16, 2023, 10:45 a.m. Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 30% WILEY CREEK FIRE EVACUATION LEVELS DOWNGRADED Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan shares in the community’s thanks and …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Quick Facts- Size: 245 Acres Location: 9 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 25% GREEN PETER REOPENS AT 4:00 P.M. – EVACUATION LEVELS UNCHANGED Fire crews worked tirelessly yesterday, and overnight, …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 14, 2023, 10:15 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 14, 2023, 10:15 a.m. Quick Facts- Size: 241 Acres Location: 6 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 25% CONTAINMENT EFFORTS CONTINUING, SMOKE IN VALLEY FROM LOOKOUT FIRE Fire crews working overnight increased containment on the …
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WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 13, 2023, 10:15 a.m.

WILEY CREEK FIRE Update: August 13, 2023, 10:15 a.m. Quick Facts – Size: 241 Acres Location: 6 miles SE of Sweet Home Containment: 15% WILEY CREEK FIRE CREWS CONTINUE CONTAINMENT EFFORTS, AMID HIGH HEAT Overnight infrared (IR) drone flights conducted …
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