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Governor Declares Emergency for Oregon Wildfires | Portland News
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Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency for the Rowe Creek Complex fires in Wheeler County, which include three major blazes—Camel Hump, Crosswhite, and Redrock—now burning over 15,000 acres. The Emergency Conflagration Act is being invoked to deploy statewide firefighting resources, bringing in more personnel and equipment to contain the flames. Evacuation orders are in effect, with the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office providing updates via Facebook. Officials are focused on rapid containment and community safety as the situation evolves.
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