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Archive Home > 2006 > July > 06 > Lightning sparks wildfires

Lightning sparks wildfires

Moisture keeps blazes in check, but many areas are drying out

By Kate Ramsayer / The Bulletin
July 6, 2006

Lightning strikes sparked more than 50 fires in Central Oregon in the last week, kicking off what could be an active fire season.

Fire crews started preparing for fires a few days before the storm in anticipation of the lightning strikes, said Kelly Jerzykowski, director of the Central Oregon....

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