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Health advisory issued for boating, swimming at Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon

Oregon health officials on June 18 recommended people avoid swimming and high-speed water activities at Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon because of cyanotoxins. A recreational health advisory was ...
KTVZ

Recreational use advisory lifted for Lake Billy Chinook as toxin level drops; dog owners urged to keep them away

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County nearly two weeks ago. OHA ...
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Evacuations issued for Flat Fire near Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for areas surrounding Lake Billy Chinook and beyond due to the Flat Fire spreading in the area. The blaze broke out on Aug. 21, north ...
KTVZ

Summer campfire bans begin next Sunday on BLM lands along Central Oregon rivers, lakes

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Annual campfire restrictions go into effect on Sunday, June 1 on some BLM-administered lands in Central Oregon. Campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, ...
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Wildfire sparks near Lake Billy Chinook, Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations issued

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A wildfire sparked in Jefferson County on Thursday, quickly spreading and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area. The Flat Fire started Thursday about 3 miles west of ...