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LAKEVIEW, Ore. – This afternoon’s thunderstorm activity, including dry lightning, in Klamath and Lake counties resulted in two new large fires that the agencies of the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) are actively fighting.
Read MoreBLY, 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.
Read MoreBLY, Ore. – The Ponina Fire burning approximately 5 miles north of Beatty is now 75 percent contained and remains 1,641 acres. The cause is under investigation.
Read MoreBLY, 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.
Read MoreBLY, 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.
Read MoreBLY, 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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