Falls fire destroys buildings in eastern Oregon; 10 other large wildfires burn throughout the state

Falls fire destroys buildings in eastern Oregon; 10 other large wildfires burn throughout the state

The Falls fire has grown to 91,269 acres in size since it started last Wednesday.Courtesy of USFS

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The Falls fire near the town of Burns has grown to 91,269 acres and destroyed 23 structures since it started last Wednesday, according to a statement from Falls Fire 2024, an official information source about the fire provided by state and federal agencies.

The wildfire, about 13 miles north of Burns and 15 miles southwest of Seneca, is 0% contained. Level 3 “Go now” evacuation notices are in effect for much of north Harney County and some parts of south Grant County, according to an official evacuation map.

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