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All tagged Aug. 5
LEVEL 2 BE SET Evacuation for the City of Antelope. This area has been downgraded from Level 3.
LEVEL 1 BE READY Evacuation for the City of Shaniko.
Interior pockets of fuel continue to burn. During the day they will produce smoke, and at night can provide a visible glow, noticeable from across the river. Along the steep northern edge, roll-out of hot debris is a concern and sprinkler systems were installed to provide continuous water to reduce hot spots.
Fire activity increased yesterday as the relative humidity dropped and dead fuels continued to dry out and become more available for ignition. Smoke was visible from the local communities, which will continue to see an increase in smoke production, despite early morning rain, as drier and warmer temperatures continue over the region.
Well puzzlers, 23 of you got it right this week. Alas, there could only be one winner. But, we got some great stories about “cruise the gutters” and a little extra cheese on the history of this busy block.
Smokey the Bear will soon be 79, and locals turned out to see him today, Aug. 5 at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Smokey looked to be in good shape, sporting a fresh pair of blue jeans. When asked how it felt to be turning 79, he teetered his paw with a so-so gesture.
Downtown activities for The Dalles First Friday got a real boost from local artist Todd Simmler who displayed 30 of his metal sculptures created from found objects at the scrapyard. The creations seemed to set a curious tone for the evening. It was like people were discovering new creatures as they perused Simmler’s pieces.
