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Weekend lightning storms spark nearly 40 new fires around the area; crews’ quick attack stops most small, helped by rain

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to 39 new wildfire starts around Central Oregon over the weekend, burning a total of nine acres, officials said Monday. Most of the fires were kept small, at about one-tenth of an acre in size, and have been contained or controlled. “This was the result of the quick response

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Comfortable weekend ahead, but a storm or two can’t be ruled out

Happy Friday!  We’re still holding onto a bit of unsettled weather. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly across Deschutes and Crook counties. While the Red Flag Warning has expired and fire danger has decreased, lightning can still spark fires during this dry stretch. Expect mostly clear conditions overnight with temperatures dropping into

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Hit or miss storms possible through the weekend

Bend, OR (KTVZ) -The stormy days aren’t over quite yet. Chances are dropping this weekend and will be nowhere near as widespread or robust as what we’ve experienced the last few days, but the chance is still there.Look for isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon through Deschutes and Crook County. The wildfire threat has

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