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Cool weather break helps crews battling Burdoin Fire, but warmer temperatures return soon
The Burdoin wildfire has destroyed more than a dozen homes already. As of Monday morning it has grown to nearly 11,000 acres.
Burdoin fire forces level 3 evacuations as flames threaten Lyle, Washington
The Burdoin Fire near Bingen has burned over 10,000 acres. Rain is helping, but strong winds drove flames toward Lyle. Dozens ...
Smoke drifts over Tri-Cities. Weather forecast staff cut as wildfire season underway
Some smoke also may be drifting over the Tri-Cities from other fires in the area, according to the National Weather Service.
Washington families watch in disbelief as Burdoin Fire destroys homes
Gazing out across the Columbia River, Katie and David Curran watched their home in Lyle, Wash., reduced to nothing more than ...
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire erupts in Columbia Gorge, closes Highway 14
A new wildfire erupted on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge the afternoon of July 18, which has closed Highway ...
Brush fire east of Bingen, Washington, estimated at 2,000 acres
State Route 14 is closed in both directions for several miles, and a Red Cross shelter opened at Columbia High School. The ...
Oregon wildfire updates: Burdoin Fire destroys 14 homes, Cram Fire reaches 73% containment
Burdoin Fire has destroyed 14 homes, closed Highway 14 and put the community of Lyle on a level 3 "go now" evacuation order.
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Gardening With a Saint: Healing and Health, Hildegard of Bingen-Style
Naturally, St. Hildegard’s Garden cannot treat every single plant she wrote about. But it concentrates on several of her ...
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Highway 14 still closed in the Gorge as Burdoin Fire spreads to 10,000 acres
State Highway 14 remains closed in the Columbia River Gorge as the Burdoin Fire continues to burn on more than 10,000 acres ...
Burdoin Fire in Klickitat Co. grows to 10,730 acres; About 250 buildings at risk
The Burdoin Fire that started Friday in Klickitat County along the Columbia River has burned more than 10,000 acres, according to fire authorities.As of Monday morning, the Burdoin Fire has burned 10, ...
Burdoin Fire burns 10,730 acres, remains uncontained in the Columbia River Gorge
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KATU) — The Burdoin Fire has burned 10,730 acres and remains uncontained, fire managers said on Monday ...
Bingen Fire: Wildfire Grows To 250 Acres; Highway Closures, Evacuations Issued | WATCH
A fast-moving wildfire broke out just east of Bingen, Washington on Friday, prompting local evacuations and road closures.