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Wildfires are exploding east of the Cascades, forcing evacuations and choking air quality across counties with 40-mph winds and Red Flag Warnings in place. Over two million acres have burned this year alone. FEMA is stepping in again—this is their fifth intervention—covering 75% of firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek Complex fire threatening homes and infrastructure. A new blaze, the Round Butte Fire, has triggered Level Three evacuations, while Metolius is under Level Two. The governor has declared a statewide emergency and banned all outdoor burning until September 30th due to extreme drought, heat, and wind. Stay alert: avoid sparks, check vehicles, and ensure smoking materials are fully extinguished—this is a critical fire prevention window.

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