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Makeshift stove likely caused fire at former Blue Heron Paper Mill
A makeshift stove likely caused the massive fire that broke out on Jan. 30 at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City.
Cleanup underway at former Blue Heron paper mill damaged by fire
Clean up efforts continue after a large fire broke out Thursday at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City.
Fire at old paper mill rains ash and embers on downtown Oregon City
The fire at the former Blue Heron paper mill closed Highway 99E in Oregon City Thursday morning.

Politics
Oregon lawmakers approve rush of wildfire funds in speedy emergency session
The Legislature spent $218 million to cover the costs of the most expensive fire season on record.

Explaining Oregon’s problem paying for wildfire work
Oregon has hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills from this year's wildfire season. Here's what you need to know.
Difficult fire season strains relationship between forestry department and Eastern Oregon landowners
Officials attribute discord to strained firefighting resources and rising fire protection rates.
Benton County residents report odor and fire risks at Coffin Butte landfill
Neighbors report experiencing frequent "bad-air days," when a strong acrid or chemical smell from the landfill wafts through the area.
Oregon state board reverses changes to Josephine County fire protection code
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has reversed a change to fire protection requirements implemented by the Josephine County Commissioners.
Trailer carrying propane tanks catches fire, shutting down I-5 in North Portland
Crews responded early Tuesday morning to the fire and exploding canisters on Interstate 5 near Going Street in North Portland.

Think Out Loud
Historic Timberline Lodge closed after Thursday night fire
We get more details on the fire and the extent of the damage.