Bootleg Fire evacuations lifted in Klamath County

Bootleg Fire evacuations lifted in Klamath County

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Due to the hard work of hundreds of people working on the Bootleg Fire in eastern Klamath County, Klamath County Emergency Management is removing all current evacuation levels for those areas of the fire within Klamath County at 3:00 PM today (July 27, 2021).

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KCSO: Time is now to evacuate or face citation and possible arrest

KCSO: Time is now to evacuate or face citation and possible arrest

Below is a press release received from the Klamath County Emergency Manager, Brandon Fowler, pleading individuals to evacuate and not re-enter the evacuation zones of the Bootleg Fire burning north of Beatty, Oregon.

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Full containment expected later today on Ponina Fire

Full containment expected later today on Ponina Fire

BLY, Ore. – The Ponina Fire, burning 5 miles north of Beatty, is expected to reach full containment by the end of today. The fire remains 1,641 acres and is under investigation. This will be the final update unless there is a significant change.

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Ponina Fire 60 percent contained, remains under investigation

Ponina Fire 60 percent contained, remains under investigation

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 60 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.

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Ponina Fire Update, April 20, 2021

Ponina Fire Update, April 20, 2021

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters continue to make excellent progress on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is 1,641 acres and 40 percent contained. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported Sunday around 2:30 p.m.

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Ponina Fire Morning Update, April 19, 2021 [VIDEO]

Ponina Fire Morning Update, April 19, 2021 [VIDEO]

BLY, Ore. – Firefighters made great progress overnight on the Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty. The fire is estimated to be approximately 1,400 acres with 10 percent containment. The cause is under investigation. The fire was reported yesterday around 2:30 p.m.

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