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35 more wildfires reported after 2,000 lightning strikes in central Oregon

KCBY Coos Bay

Jul 23, 2026

35 more wildfires reported after 2,000 lightning strikes in central Oregon

Central Oregon crews tackled 35+ new wildfires after nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, piling onto major blazes already burning. Rowe Creek tops 149,000 acres, Box Springs 15,000 wit…

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35 more wildfires reported after 2,000 lightning strikes in central Oregon

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