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No change in Elbow Creek Fire size; blaze now 57% contained

The Elbow Creek Fire did not grow any Thursday, July 29, and remained at 22,955 acres, the Type…

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Elbow Creek Fire is now 50% contained

The Elbow Creek Fire is now 50% contained, and its new growth was again minimal, as the fire…

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Elbow Creek Fire now 43% contained

WALLOWA COUNTY — The growth of the Elbow Creek Fire has been stymied by a team of more…

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Fighting fire in own backyard brings it home

PROMISE — Fighting a wildfire is no easy task, but it becomes more meaningful when it’s in your…

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Homes in the path of the fire spared

EDEN BENCH — They were given the notice to evacuate within an hour of the Elbow Creek Fire…

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Crews starting to gain ground on Elbow Creek Fire

WALLOWA COUNTY — The Elbow Creek Fire has surpassed 20,000 acres, but crews fighting the blaze are starting…

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Incident Commander Smith talks fire strategy

WALLOWA — Link Smith has previously fought fire in every portion of Oregon except for the northeastern corner.…

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Troy evacuation notice downgraded to Level 2, Flora to Level 1

Evacuation notices have been updated in the area of the Elbow Creek Fire, with some residents being given…

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Elbow Creek Fire nears 20,000 acres; crews from across the nation joining the fight

WALLOWA COUNTY — Firefighters have made gains on the Elbow Creek Fire, but a couple areas of the…

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Elbow Creek Fire surpasses 18,500 acres in size

WALLOWA COUNTY — The latest infrared mapping on the Elbow Creek Fire burning in northwestern Wallowa County has…

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