To help property owners assess fire threats, the Oregon Department of Forestry recently released a new, detailed map of every area of the state but for residents of Malheur County, the risks of wildfire season are nothing new.
The map – the Oregon Wildfire Risk Explorer – is the result of a collaborative effort between Gov. Kate Brown’s office, the Forestry Department, Oregon State University, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal. It can be found on the Forestry Department’s website.
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