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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 ...
The Bulletin

Health advisory issued for Prineville Reservoir over algae toxins

The Oregon Health Authority has issued a health advisory alert for Prineville Reservoir due to the presence of microcystin ...
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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 ...
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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 ...