Van Meter Fire currently burning on Stukel Mountain [UPDATED]

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Van Meter Fire currently burning on Stukel Mountain [UPDATED]

“[At this time] the fire looks like it is moving toward the Dodds Hollow area,” said KCFD1 Fire Chief Greg Davis. “We are going to continue to have structure protection here until the threat is gone. It could last a few days, the weather is going to have a lot to do with that.”

A total of 260 structures are threatened by the Van Meter Fire. Five structures have been confirmed lost to the blaze; one of which is a residence. All structures damaged are located on S. Poe Valley Road south of Beta Lane.

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KWUA Provides Harvest Tour to 50 Guests

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KWUA Provides Harvest Tour to 50 Guests

Klamath County, Ore. - $600 Million is contributed annually to the local economy from Klamath Basin Agriculture. The Klamath Water Users Association (KWUA) understands this well as do members of the Ag industry. However, many outside of this industry understand little about how Basin Agriculture operates and generates revenues into the economy.

To help bridge the gap, the KWUA organizes an annual harvest tour to show just what happens in education, fields, and processors. 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the Fall Harvest Tour.

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