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Kotek warns dry September could bring more wildfire challenges, urges fire prevention

KCBY Coos Bay

Aug 28, 2026

Kotek warns dry September could bring more wildfire challenges, urges fire prevention

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek surveyed active wildfires and recent fire damage from the air Thursday before meeting with Oregon National Guard members supporting firef

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Kotek warns dry September could bring more wildfire challenges, urges fire prevention

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