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The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation center in Gold Beach for displaced residents and campers.

Oregons wildfires have kicked into high gear, with the seasons first major fire burning in southwest Oregon and evacuation warnings near Estacada.

Gem hunters in Maine found one of the richest lithium deposits in the U.S. State laws mean they can't mine it.

The Flat Fire is now up to 3,000-4,000 acres, and is still 0% contained.

The American Red Cross has set up an evacuation center in Gold Beach for displaced residents and campers.

UPDATE: The Flat Fire is now estimated to be 2,000-3,000 acres.

Oregon's wildfires have kicked into high gear, with the season's first major fire burning in southwest Oregon and evacuation warnings near Estacada.

The Flat Fire is now 15,217 acres and is still 0% contained.

A community meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Agness Library Park.

The new wildfires smoke column is visible from Grants Pass to Gold Beach