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Oregon Facing Widespread Power Shut-offs as State Experiences Critical Fire Weather

Widespread power shut-offs could leave more than 50,000 Oregonians in the dark this weekend as the state faces .

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Power shut off to thousands in Oregon

Oregon utilities shut down power to tens of thousands of customers on Friday as dry easterly winds swept into the region in a bid to lessen the risk of wildfires

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Oregon Gov Brown, fire officials warn of increased fire danger this weekend – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Hot, dry weather and high winds will make the next few days especially dangerous for wildfires, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown warned.

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Facing high temperatures and strong winds, Oregon prepares for increased fire risk

Utilities and schools are among those preparing for what could be a tough stretch in Oregon's fire season.

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High winds to pose severe wildfire risk in Pacific Northwest

Starting Friday, a dry east wind with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) will be accompanied by low humidity, setting up a situation ripe for fire danger.

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