Dry Gulch Fire 1.5 Million Dollar Price Tag So Far….

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Halfway, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry says the Dry Gulch Fire’s suppression costs to date are estimated at 1.5 million dollars.

Due to better mapping, the Dry Gulch Fire that started Saturday, Sept. 12th, stands at 17,800 acres and is now 60 percent contained.
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All evacuation level notifications for communities surrounding the fire have been lifted.
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Firefighters will continue mopping up hot spots near the fire perimeter to prevent any future flare-ups and spread. Rehabilitation efforts are also taking place to repair the landscape and infrastructure damaged by fire suppression efforts.

Rehabilitation work includes mending fences and constructing water bars along dozer and hand lines to prevent future erosion from heavy rains.

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Selco Student Scholarship Deadline Approaching

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