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BREAKING: Entire downtown and westside of
#Medford
now under a LEVEL 2 ORDER.
#GlendowerFire
Honestly this was hard to type.
Please be careful. Please!
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After 13 straight hours, I’m signing off. Hopefully we’ll have more detailed information for you tomorrow.
Please stay safe.
Please adhere to the Evacuation warnings.
Please
#PrayForMedford
& surrounding suburbs.
Please pray for no loss of life reports tomorrow.
#WeTheSouth
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An officer has found a surviving cat within the rubble of Medford Estates. He stated it’s badly burned, but he’s transporting it to get help.
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
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Stay strong Medford metro!
WE WILL MAKE IT OUT STRONGER TOGETHER!
#TableOverpassFire
#ObenchainFire
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaDriveFire
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I have be asked dozens of times if people can donate to us due to our media work.
I am humbled by this support.
However, I do this simply to help our metro, and not for financial gain.
If you feel inclined, please direct any donations to ACCESS
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BREAKING: This is the suspect in custody for allegedly setting a second fire in the
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
area. JaCo Sheriff states additional charges will be added later today.
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Only in
#Oregon
:
MPD & MFD were just dispatched to an area neighborhood due to a nearby resident seeing lots of smoke. They thought it was too much smoke to be a bbq.
Once MPD arrived, they found it was just the homeowners smoking marijuana. No crime, no fire. All units cleared.
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Stunning pics from Ryan Mallory as he drove through Talent/Phoenix earlier today on 99. He made it out safely.
#AlmedaDriveFire
#GlendowerFire
#OregonFires
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BREAKING: The
#BootlegFire
is now 100% contained.
We’re thrilled to announce that three large wildfires—including the Bootleg fire which burned across 413,000 acres for 39 days—are 100% contained as of this morning. Huge thanks to our dedicated & incredibly skilled fire personnel for this great accomplishment.
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BREAKING: crews report all animals have been evacuated from the SO Humane Society on Table Rock.
#TableRockFire
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There are a lot of unknowns about specific subdivisions & mobile home parks along 99 & if they are destroyed.
Understanding these are people homes along with the unknowns of any potential loss of life, we won’t speculate until it is confirmed by officials, other media, or us.
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I have be asked countless of times if people can donate to us due to our media work.
I am humbled by this support.
However, I do this simply to help our metro, and not for financial gain.
If you feel inclined, please direct any donations to ACCESS
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BREAKING: Some good news from JCSO/MPD tonight.
Official death toll was lowered to FOUR after one set of remains turned out not to be human.
Also, of the earlier 50 people presumed missing, all but ONE has been accounted for.
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
#OregonFires2020
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#TableOverpassFire
: MPD Officer along with a few good samaritans pushed a burning log into Bear Creek instead of requesting fire. Great work with limited resources.
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Quick Answers:
Rogue Valley Mall is fine.
Target on 62 is fine.
Cascade HS is fine
Level 2 is currently south of McAndrews.
Level 1 entire metro. (230k+)
Level 3 south of Barnett.
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaDriveFire
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BREAKING:
Anjou Club Apartments in
#Talent
have been saved by Fire crews.
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaFire
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We’ve been on for 9 straight hours, and it’s hard to keep hearing situation worsen.
Midway area is being focused on. Cummings Lane in Northside is going to be evacuated, if you are near that subdivision, GET OUT NOW.
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Fire crews are responding to a group of people in an Ashland neighborhood actively using a fire-pit with visable flames, caller reports. No structures threatened.
#RedFlagWarning
currently so pretty dumb thing to do, to put it politely.
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#TableOverpassFire
UPDATE: Great work by all first responders involved.
9/9/2020 @ 6:20 p.m.: The fire is currently contained, and all of Central Point is at a Level 2 notice. The fires in our region are constantly evolving, we will keep you updated as much as possible.
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I think after tonight, we all could use a little good news reminder that we will be getting a
@panerabread
soon at Stewart Meadows. 🇺🇸
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UPDATE: Direct statement from
@JCSO_Oregon
regarding current rumors circulating regarding the
#GlendowerFire
/
#Almedafire
and
#ObenchainFire
’s.
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If you listened to the briefing, you would be shocked as well. The ONE PIECE of information they provided about our fires was wrong. They had plenty of info about northern fires.
That. Is. Shocking. Not political.
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JUST IN:
#Ashland
Chamber Fireworks Display Canceled - All Fireworks Also Prohibited. The City of Ashland has banned the use of retail fireworks within the City limits. Do not set off your own fireworks.
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BREAKING: As expected, the number of lost structures from the
#AlmedaFire
has dramatically increased as authorized take inventory on site.
Officials say the fire destroyed 2,357 residential structures & damage 57 others. This count now includes apartment & retirement buildings.
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THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS!
Medford Fire Rescue
JaCo Fire District 3
JaCo Fire District 5
Medford Airport Fire Dept
Medford Fire District 2
Grants Pass Fire Dept
Oregon Dept Forestry
Jacksonville Fire
Ashland Fire Rescue
#CPGreenwayFire
#PenningerFire
#WeTheSouth
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This day will go down as a historically dark day.
30ft flames reported on greenway fire. Crews pleading for additional resources as they “cannot stop it” with current engines and crew.
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Our hearts go out to the residents of
#Greenville
California as the
#DixieFire
has overtaken much of the town.
We know that hurt, we know that loss, our prayers go out to you; we are all in this together.
#RogueForward
#ForTheValley
We just entered Greenville on Hwy 89 This video was taken from Bidwell & Ann St. I’m so sorry for the town of Greenville.
#DixieFire
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#AlmedaFire
Official Update:
JCSO:
Jackson county district attorney plans to prosecute all those charged with looting crimes to the fullest extent of the law.
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There a dozens of local locations taking in & distributing donations around our metro. This was the scene from New Life Church in NE
#Medford
earlier today. The generosity & community support for each other is breathtaking.
#WEthesouth
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
#ObenchainFire
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So far close to ZERO information for our metro area fires from this
@OregonGovBrown
state briefing. Shocking.
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaDriveFire
#ObenchainFire
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As of this morning, the
#AlmedaFire
had no growth.
Fire crews continue to focus their efforts inside the fire line to mitigate hazardous conditions which include fire debris, unstable structures, downed utility lines, as well as natural gas venting. -OSFM
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It’s easy to forget what beauty surrounds us when it’s covered by smoke.
Enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous views of the mountains!
#ForTheValley
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Police and crews are actively patrolling the Greenway in sections today.
A report of a person trying to light a fire near the Pilot station in CP received a quick response. Law is now tracking the suspect into Bear Creek. No reported damage from attempted fire start.
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BREAKING:
Jackson County has now dropped down into the HIGH RISK.
Opening up limited indoor dining and indoor entertainment among other positives.
#WeTheSouth
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JUST IN: The city of
#Talent
has now banned all fireworks inside of city limits due to extreme dry conditions and wildfire threat. Effective immediately.
They join
#Ashland
and
#Jacksonville
in metro cities banning fireworks this 4th of July season.
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Get it!
#ObenchainFire
Air tanker drops retardant on the 29,000-acre South Obenchain Fire burning north of Medford
#oregonfires
-- 📸
@inciweb
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Wrong. The actual facts are that the Medford area is nearly equally split between registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, according to the JaCo County Election Services.
As of 2018 Voter Registration:
46k+ Independent.
44k+ Democrat.
47k+ Republican.
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Free meals for all in
#Medford
11a -12:30p:
NMHS
1900 Keene Way Dr.
Jefferson Elementary
333 Holmes Ave.
Howard Elementary
286 Mace Rd.
Jackson Elementary
713 Summit Ave.
Oak Grove Elementary School
2838 W. Main St.
Roosevelt Elementary
1212 Queen Anne Ave.
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JUST IN:
#Oregon
Gov Brown will now require all teachers to vaccinated. This is a abrupt change from her previous stance. Faculty & staff (including volunteers) must be immunized by Oct. 18 or 6-weeks after full FDA approval of the vaccines, whichever is later.
#ForTheValley
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A truly dark day for local journalism.
Today marks the official end of Medford Mail Tribune.
Even if it’s not us, please support your favorite local news outlet. Now more than ever it’s so important to have checks and balances that only journalists can facilitate.
#suppORt
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#BootlegFire
:
“The fire behavior we are seeing on the Bootleg Fire, is among the most extreme you can find and firefighters are seeing conditions they have never seen before. We understand the frustration of the community as the fire continues to grow….
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UPDATE: Earlier report of fire on Biddle & E.Jackson turned out to just be people bbq’ing. No threat.
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This filter-free picture of tonight’s sunset is courtesy of the Roxy Ann Peak Cam.
#ForTheValley
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WE HIT OUR WEEKEND 48HR GOAL!
For everything you did tonight. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Together, we have raised enough to provide 100,000 meals for own very own here in the
#Medford
Area!
We aren’t done yet, but I’m going to get some sleep now. THANK YOU ALL🙏🏼
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LIVE COVERAGE: A boisterous group of pro-abortion protesters are gathering at Vogel Plaza in downtown
#Medford
currently
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JUST IN: Fireworks will not be allowed this 4th in
#Jacksonville
due to elevated fire danger.
New post at JVR: Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville
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The group was singing the lyrics to “WAP” while banging on drums and yelling in protest of todays Supreme Court ruling
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UPDATE: Minimal winds, and low temps this morning have allowed this fire to be contained. No current threat to any structures.
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“
#Measure114
will do little to reduce illegal gun ownership but will certainly add a significant barrier to law-abiding citizens in their ability to purchase a firearm and protect themselves”
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UPDATE: This is the scene from Pacific Village Estates in
#Phoenix
. Complete loss of every home from the
#GlendowerFire
/
#AlmedaDriveFire
(Pictures courtesy of Ashlie Hammers)
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UPDATE:
All I5 lanes are open in the metro . All interstate closures have been lifted. Exits 24 & 21 remain closed. Please use caution when driving through the area.
OR99 remains closed between S.Medford (Garfield Street) & S.Valley View Rd Ashland due to on-going fire activity.
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Unfortunately, it’s still such an active event there is no available map of areas lost. Anything else would be purely guessing based on fires path.
We can say, sadly, this will go down as a generational event when it comes to loss.
#GlendowerFire
/
#AlmedaDriveFire
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FYI, the Medford UPS Store
#2465
(next to Harry & David) is offering up to 3 months of free mailboxes to anyone who lost their home due to the fires in our valley. Sign up M-F (8-6) or Sat (9-5) at the store.
1314 Center Dr. Ste. B, Medford
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All first responders are doing an excellent job this fire season.
But extra appreciation for
@swofire
as they are hitting every incident in their jurisdiction this fire season hard and fast like…
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BREAKING:
@OregonGovBrown
has issued a 2 week “pause” of social activities for several counties in Oregon due to rapid COVID spread. This includes JaCo. It will further limit the capacity of gyms, events, and gatherings to 50 people. It will also halts visits to care facilities.
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UPDATE: Units cleared. No updated information.
Seems like they are understandably rolling hard to any structure fire call now. One cleared unit is already on their next call of a report of a nearby residential gas odor.
Great news, no new fire!
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RESOURCES: A local group has been formed on Facebook to help gather and distribute supplies from locals to locals affected by fires. We are not affiliated with this group so please direct all questions to their page.
#MACC
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaDriveFire
#ObenchainFire
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Look to the west right now you’ll see two bright objects close to each other in the sky. They are Venus and Jupiter. Next chance to see them like this with the naked eye doesn’t happen for another ~9yrs. Pretty amazing sight.
Thx to
@Dylan_KEZI
&
@matthoffmanwx
for the head ups
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#McKinneyFire
: Currently there are NO evacuation warnings/orders for Jackson County. There is NO threat to our region from this fire or any fires burning in Siskiyou County currently.
Air Quality will remain impacted from the fires, however.
Medford Alert will continue to monitor
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Public Works has sent a water truck to spray down both sides of the Greenway in the
#TableOverpassFire
area. Again, other agencies stepping up to assist to try and save fire resources for bigger incidents.
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#Oregon
sending Structural Task Forces to assist with
#McKinneyFire
. “The partnership between our two states has the same end goal, protecting communities and saving lives.”
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BREAKING: University of Oregon and Oregon State University will both change over to complete remote learning after Thanksgiving.
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BREAKING:
JCSO now believe they have recovered the remains of FIVE victims from fire areas. No further details.
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
#ObenchainFire
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BREAKING:
@OregonGovBrown
expected to announce the return of wearing masks while indoors for everyone. Including those who have been vaccinated. The details will be outlined during a press conference tomorrow.
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MFR SHELTERS: Available tonight...
First Presbyterian Church
85 S.Holly
Contact: 907.347.3365
New Life Church
1974 E.McAndrews
Contact: 541.779.7777
NMHS
1900 N.Keene Wy
Showers/Restrooms available
#GlendowerFire
#AlmedaFire
#ObenchainFire
#TableOverpassFire
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#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
:
Officials are dealing with multiple people who are driving around barricades to access burned areas.
Flare ups are still happening with reports of trees igniting this morning. Still a dangerous & active fire scene.
Stay away from area.
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JUST IN: Good news and bad news regarding the
#BootlegFire
.
Bad: It’s grown to 273,582 acres.
Good: Containment is now 22%
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JUST IN:
#GoldHill
will join several other metro communities in banning fireworks this year due to elevated risk of wildfires. Ban is effective immediately.
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9:30p AIR QUALITY:
#Medford
- HAZARDOUS 312
#Ashland
- HAZARDOUS 375
#EaglePoint
- HAZARDOUS 332
#Jacksonville
- HAZARDOUS 408
Via
@IQAir
#ObenchainFire
#AlmedaFire
#GlendowerFire
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Our valley knows this site all too well.
Our hearts go out to those in the Boulder area that are living through a fiery hell.
Your residents may be tested, but you will rise from the ashes as one, stronger community.
#MarshallFire
#MiddleForkFire
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We issued this the morning of the
#AlmedaFire
/
#GlendowerFire
&
#ObenchainFire
before disaster struck.
Let this be a reminder to not do any activity that may spark another fire.
We all need to take tomorrow’s
#RedFlagWarning
seriously.
It’s potentially a life and death warning.
An estimated 90% of all wildfires are human caused.
As winds begin to pick up speed in our metro this morning, please use extreme caution if outdoors today and tomorrow.
@NWSMedford
has issued a
#RedFlagWarning
for our region.
#WeTheSouth
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…We also need to ensure our firefighters are able to engage safely so that they can return home at the end of this assignment to their families.” - Fire Command
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BREAKING:
@OregonGovBrown
officially has reinstated a mask mandate for all vaccinated and non-vaccinated
#Oregon
residents.
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“Abortion is health care, and no matter who you are or where you come from,
#Oregon
doesn’t turn away anyone seeking health care. Period.”
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JUST IN:
#Phoenix
has banned fireworks this year within city limits. Tonight the city held an emergency council meeting to discuss the issue and then voted to enact the ban.
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UPDATE: Latest map showing evacuation levels.
LEVEL 2 has expanded to the east and southeast of Eagle Point.
Be aware of quickly changing levels around the
#EaglePoint
/
#WhiteCity
areas due to
#ObenchainFire
movement.
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WX ALERT: Right now, radar is showing much needed rain falling in the
#McKinneyFire
area. Hopefully it’s enough to aid firefighters in their continued fight against the 56k+ acre monster.
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As the weather begins to change, Mother Nature provided a truly beautiful Rogue Valley golden hour tonight.
#ForTheValley
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#RMF23
LIVE: Carrie Underwood has taken the Bi-Mart Main Stage at the 2023 Rogue Music Festival
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Medford has not had any rain in 86 days. We need rain. And the winds to stop.
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September 8, 2020 changed our Valley forever.
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the
#AlmedaFire
, we are publishing a look back at the days events as they unfolded.
13 Hours: One Year After Almeda will be available for free on our website this Wednesday.
#ForTheValley
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BREAKING: Due to overwhelming community support over the past 48 hrs, Jackson County Animal Shelter has successfully adopted all available dogs!
Approx 50 dogs still await final check prior to being able to be adopted. So you haven’t missed your chance!
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BREAKING:
@OregonGovBrown
has issued a statewide “freeze” that goes into effect next Wed and runs through Dec 2.
• Restaurant & Bars will be takeout only
• All gyms closed
• Indoor gatherings limited to 6 people from 2 different households
• Limited grocery store capacity
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The generosity we're seeing is amazing! Firefighters have the support and resources they need, and fire camps cannot accept donations of any kind. But a lot of Oregonians could use your help! Here's a guide by region where you can donate. Thank you!!
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Medford Alert wants to take this moment to honor and remember the three lives lost in the September 8, 2020
#AlmedaFire
.
Donald Schmidt
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Medford Alert wants to take this moment to honor and remember the three lives lost in the September 8, 2020
#AlmedaFire
.
Derrick Glenn Mills
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GOOD BREAKING NEWS:
Due to the absolute overwhelming support by all of you, we’ve reached our latest goal of $10k that will provide 40k local meals in our area. In just over 20hrs!
Wow, just wow.
40k meals are amazing, but we can do more! Please keep donating!
#OregonFires2020
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