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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopens following closure due to wildfires in the area

Highway 26 reopens following closure due to wildfires in the area
Crook County Sheriff's Office
Highway 26 reopens following closure due to wildfires in the area
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Published 5:50 pm

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopened Thursday, August 13th, following a closure due to wildfires.

The Crook County Sheriff's Office announced the re-opening, and also stated that the Marks Creek Community along Highway 26 has been reduced to Level 2 – BE SET.

The department also asked residents to please continue to stay alert and use caution in areas where fire crews are working.

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