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Archive Home > 2001 > August > 05 > A hidden economy

A hidden economy

Westerners find profits lie in the devastation wrought by seasonal wildfires, Local firms are ready to help — for a price

By Torri Barco / The Bulletin
August 5, 2001

Wildfires aren't so bad ... for business, anyway.

The onslaught of wildfires during the summer months in Central Oregon can't be stopped without a myriad of fire-fighting equipment and operators available at the drop of a hat.

When fire strikes, the U.S. Forest Service starts calling a list of....

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