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Central Oregon crews battle 85 lightning-sparked wildfires

KCBY Coos Bay

Jul 20, 2026

Central Oregon crews battle 85 lightning-sparked wildfires

Firefighters across Central Oregon are battling more than 85 wildfires sparked by last week's thunderstorm, which generated thousands of lightning strikes.

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Central Oregon crews battle 85 lightning-sparked wildfires

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