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Turner Fire Reported Near Copeland, Evacuations Issued

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The Turner Fire was reported approximately 5 miles south of Copeland on the evening of July 15, 2026. Resources from local, state, and federal jurisdictions responded to the wildfire, which grew quickly due to a significant wind event.

Boundary County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for the area. The fire perimeter is described as an approximation in official records. Residents in the affected area should follow evacuation instructions immediately.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idnia-turner-fire
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  • The Turner Fire was reported approximately 5 miles south of Copelandnull
  • The Turner Fire was reported on the evening of July 15, 2026null
  • Resources from local, state, and federal jurisdictions responded to the wildfirenull
  • The wildfire grew quickly due to a significant wind eventnull
  • Boundary County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders for the areanull
  • The fire perimeter is described as an approximation in official recordsnull
  • Residents in the affected area should follow evacuation instructions immediatelynull

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