Umatilla County fire chief urges defensible space as fire season starts early
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Umatilla County fire chief urges defensible space as fire season starts early
HERMISTON — Fire officials in Umatilla County are warning residents of an aggressively early start to the 2026 fire season, noting that regional blazes are currently trending at least a month ahead of schedule. Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Chief Scott Stanton stated that in his 32 years of firefighting in the Hermiston area, he cannot recall a season starting this early with so many significant fires. Recent regional activity includes the…
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