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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

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Eastern Oregon fire destroys 2 more homes, guest house

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JOHN DAY, Ore. — Firefighters on Sunday worked to stop the spread of a group of central Oregon wildfires that have grown to 159 square miles and destroyed two more homes and a guest house.

Firefighters built fire lines around the buildings and set up sprinklers but had to flee Saturday when winds gusted up to 50 mph and threatened their escape routes.

About 950 firefighters are battling the blazes that have previously destroyed more than three dozen homes in the area.

Some residents in the area have been told to evacuate and residents of the town of Prairie City have been told to be ready to evacuate.

Fire spokesman Damon Simmons says crews have better conditions Sunday and are trying to stop the flames from spreading to the north and northeast.

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