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How AI is helping detect wildfires in Washington
High-tech fire lookouts are now helping spot wildfires in Washington. This fire season, the state has installed cameras geared up with artificial intelligence.

Evacuation orders for wildfire near Hermiston downgraded
A fire that started Sunday north of Hermiston prompted evacuation orders and an Emergency Conflagration Act declaration by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.

Oregon will rebuild defective modular homes for Almeda Fire survivors
Oregon's state housing agency did not say when the homes will be rebuilt, where the funding will come from or when residents will be able to move in.
2 concerts in Bend canceled due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Eastern Oregon have degraded air quality across Oregon the past few days.

How an Oregon-based nonprofit is helping victims of the deadly Maui wildfires
Wildfires that broke out in Maui last week razed more than 2,500 acres of land and have killed more than 100 people. Here's how an Oregon-based nonprofit is aiding in relief.

Crews continue to work to suppress wildfires east of Eugene and Springfield
Several wildfires are burning in the Willamette National Forest.

Weather helps fire crews tackling Priceboro Fire
Crews were able to capitalize on the overcast weather Saturday and made “big gains by fully lining the perimeter and achieving 20% containment,” officials said.

High fire danger sparks red flag warnings for much of Oregon
Lightning could start new fires, and heavy winds could spur erratic behavior for existing fires. A red flag warning is in place for most of Oregon east of the Cascades.

A giant Oregon wildfire shows the limits of carbon offsets in fighting climate change
To help counter their greenhouse gas pollution, Microsoft and other companies invested millions in a project to store more carbon in Southern Oregon trees. The 2021 Bootleg Fire upended that plan.
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Wildfire smoke prompts Central Oregon air quality advisory
Much of Central and Southern Oregon are under an air quality advisory that's expected to last until at least Wednesday night.