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Anthony Fire Evacuation Orders in Oregon

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The Anthony Fire, burning on Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, has prompted evacuation orders for communities near Anthony Lakes Ski Resort in Oregon.

Residents in North Powder and La Grande may experience smoke impacts. Baker County Sheriff's Office advises checking their Facebook page for updates and details on evacuation procedures.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orwwf-anthony-fire
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  • The Anthony Fire is burning on Wallowa-Whitman National ForestIncident Overview The Anthony Fire is burning on Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and is approximately 2 miles northeast of Anthony Lakes Ski Resort in northeastern Oregon.
  • Evacuation orders have been prompted for communities near Anthony Lakes Ski Resort in Oregonnull
  • Residents in North Powder may experience smoke impactsThere may be some smoke impacts in the neighboring communities of North Powder and La Grande.
  • Residents in La Grande may experience smoke impactsnull
  • Baker County Sheriff's Office advises checking their Facebook page for updatesEvacuation orders are in place. Visit the Baker County Sheriff's Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/people/Baker-County-Sheriffs-Office/100064434892363/.
  • Baker County Sheriff's Office advises checking their Facebook page for details on evacuation proceduresnull

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