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  1. Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-09 regarding the current drought status in Oregon.
  2. Heat and drought conditions have heightened wildfire risks in Oregon.
  3. Tina Kotek coordinates the state response to the imminent wildfire threat in Oregon.

Governor invoked emergency act and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a fire in Umatilla County.

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Governor invoked emergency act and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a fire in Umatilla County.

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Umatilla CountyOregon Department of ForestryTina Kotek

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  1. Clyne is associated with the fire in Umatilla County.Sub-event
  2. Brett Smith analyzed fire behavior in Umatilla County.Sub-event
  3. Fire response efforts escalate in Oregon with helicopter deployment to Pendleton and aid from Nevada.1 source
  4. Incident Management Teams coordinate efforts in Walla Walla and Umatilla County.Sub-event
  5. BMCC opened a shelter in Pendleton for evacuees.Sub-event
  6. Governor invoked emergency act for fire response in Umatilla County.1 source

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Tina Kotek coordinates the state response to the imminent wildfire threat in Oregon.

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