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Archive Home > 2002 > July > 18 > 'We're losing the war'

'We're losing the war'

120,000 acres burn in Oregon; forecast bleak - Governor calls 500 National Guard troops to give help

By Melissa Bearns / The Bulletin
July 18, 2002

With strong afternoon winds blowing fires statewide out of control, firefighters gained little ground Wednesday as thousands of acres continue to burn under the steadily advancing flames.

"We're losing the war," said Marc Hollen, spokesman for the Northwest Interagency Coordination....

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