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Lightning-Caused Fires Burning Throughout Willamette National Forest

Two new fires were detected Monday afternoon were on the McKenzie River Ranger District.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Firefighters continue to respond to reports of over 65 lightning sparked fires from storms that crossed over the Cascades Sunday.

Most of the fires are small, ranging from a single burning tree to less than ¼ acre in size. Six new fires were found this afternoon. The largest fire on the forest, the Bingham Complex, is located on the Detroit Ranger District.