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Archive Home > 2007 > May > 28 > Grass fires burn northeast of Sisters

Grass fires burn northeast of Sisters

Wind gusts fed blazes that charred 100-plus acres

By Kayley Mendenhall / The Bulletin
May 28, 2007

Two fires, likely started by human activity, burned more than 100 acres northeast of Sisters on Sunday and came close to causing the evacuation of homes on Wilt Road.

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office deputies warned residents of Wilt Road they may need to evacuate if the fire changed direction,....

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