There are currently at least 13 'active large fires' in Oregon, according to the latest report from the National Interagency Fire Center.
the Fire Science Coordinator at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Andy Hatfield, said:"There are four [students] that have been helping in Glide, two have been helping with the fires near Sutherlin."
Portland Community College was reported to have"60 staff and students connected to our Fire Protection Technology Program working on these fires at various levels and responsibilities," a spokesperson for the school confirmed toOver at Clatsop Community College, at least one instructor was said to be due to lead the efforts against the ongoing Gearhart fire.
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