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Lytle Fire Sparks Concern for Wildfire Season
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A massive wildfire tore through Eastern Oregon, burning nearly 6,500 acres south of Vale and sparking fears of a brutal wildfire season ahead. With strong winds fueling rapid spread and even a fire whirl spotted, crews from Vale Fire, Nyssa, Ontario, and the BLM battled the flames using air drops and water from an irrigation canal. Volunteer firefighter Wally Whitaker called it one of the biggest calls he’s seen, warning of tough conditions ahead. Evacuations were ordered near Cow Hollow Road, but thanks to coordinated efforts, homes and farms were saved. Investigators believe the fire started on Lytle Road, and authorities are urging extreme caution outdoors—with a call for more volunteers to help prepare for what could be a dangerous summer.
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