Scattered lightning fires contained in Umpqua National Forest
Thunderstorms that passed through the Umpqua National Forest resulted in multiple smoke and fire reports, which were able to be contained.
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Thunderstorms that passed through the Umpqua National Forest resulted in multiple smoke and fire reports, which were able to be contained.
Today's weather forecast includes a whispered mention of the slight chance of a dry thunderstorm later today...perhaps Mother Nature's gentle reminder that
Air quality has improved around Portland, but areas in Central Oregon and the Cascade Mountains are still on fire.
Aggressive efforts by firefighters, rain and cooler temperatures have helped increase containment on the Chilcoot and Ridge fires, according to a Saturday morning update from the Umpqua National Forest.
The lightning-sparked Ridge Fire is burning six miles southeast of Hungry Horse on the Flathead National Forest.