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Wickiup Road Fire Now 80% Contained; Dry Thunderstorms In Forecast

POST,L OREGON -- A wildfire burning west of Post, The Wickiup Road Fire, was held at 101 acres and 80-per cent contained by this (Monday) morning. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon on private land and quickly moved to Prineville BLM managed land. The fire has destroyed two homes, a cabin and multiple outbuildings. Work continues to fully contain the fire while the cause remains under investigation.  Firefighters will be released from the incident to preposition themselves due to a Red Flag Warning throughout most of Central Oregon for dry thunderstorms. The warning in place from 4 this afternoon until 11-Tuesday night.

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