KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – The Bootleg Fire in Klamath County continues to grow.
The fire was first reported at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7 on Fuego Mountain approximately 11 miles northeast of Sprague River. By about 5:00 p.m., the fire was estimated to be about 100 acres in size. By Wednesday morning, it expanded to 3,000 acres. Thursday morning, that number was 16,814 acres and 1% contained.
On Thursday evening, the upper Tableland area was placed on a Level 3 (GO!) evacuation notification. Level 2 (Get Set) notifications were issued for areas to the east of the upper Tableland. Level 1 (Get Ready) notifications are in place for Sycan Estates north of the town of Beatty, residents north of Drew Road near Sprauge River, and Godawa Springs Road north of Beatty.
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Police rescue baby in distress from hot car in Mississauga
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated May 25, 2021 at 4:52 pm EDT
A witness says a baby was rescued from a locked car in Mississauga in sweltering heat. Mark Douglas
Peel Regional Police say an investigation is underway after officers discovered a baby in distress that was locked inside a vehicle as temperatures approached the 30 C mark.
Police say the 9-1-1 call came in around 12:30 p.m. this afternoon from the area of Drew Road and Tranmere Drive near Derry Road.
No specific address was given in an effort to protect the child’s identity.