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Massive Wildfire Burns North of McDermitt in Oregon

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A lightning-sparked wildfire continues to burn north of McDermitt in Oregon.

The 290,000 acre Long Draw Fire started July 8th is located about ten miles west of Basque, Oregon and about ten miles north of McDermitt, Nevada.

Bureau of Land Management officials say numerous range structures have burned and there's been extensive damage to a power line along Highway 95 that is being repaired.

Highway 95 will also continue to experience temporary closures.

There's no current estimate on full containment or control.

For more information, go to http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3004/

Written by Kellene Stockwell

 

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