700 firefighters fight large Chalk (50%) and Coffeepot (0%) Oregon fires by creating fire breaks and using base camp facilities.
700 firefighters work 16-hour shifts at Oakridge Lightning Fires, Oregon, to create fire breaks by removing brush and dead trees. Two largest fires, Chalk (50% containment) and Coffeepot (0%), span over 3,800 and 4,800 acres, respectively. Firefighters utilize facilities for catering, showers, and laundry at a base camp near Hills Creek Lake, amidst smoke from the nearby Coffeepot Fire.
August 05, 2024
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