Local Firefighters Stay Busy

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All containment lines held Monday on the McCafferyFire, east of Redmond.  Firefighters had a successful day on Monday mopping up and securing the perimeter. Containment has increased to 75%.

Central Oregon Fire Management Service resources responded to multiple fire starts in the Culver area Monday. Three incidents ranged from an estimated .10 of an acre to 2.5 acres.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is lifting all evacuation notices around the #Darlene3Fire: sheriff.deschutes.org/news/latest-ne Numerous road, Forest Service & BLM closures remain in place. eschutes NF Closure: fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutPrineville BLM Closure: blm.gov/programs/publi

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Some EBT SNAP Cards Compromised

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on its normal monthly schedule in December, following disruptions in November due to the federal government shutdown. SNAP plays a major role in