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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 18 > Small fire explodes in hot, dry weather

Small fire explodes in hot, dry weather

5,500-acre blaze 40 miles northeast of Prineville

By Sheila G. Miller / The Bulletin
August 18, 2008

Hot weather and lightning created a whirlwind of fire activity over the weekend, as crews continue to battle several blazes near Prineville.

The Bridge Creek Fire, the largest area blaze, is currently burning on more than 5,500 acres about 40 miles northeast of Prineville, with no estimated time....

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