Top stories in our weekly issue dated July 23, 2008

Wind-driven flames burned nearly 70 acres of wildland in Kerby

Wind-driven flames burned nearly 70 acres of wildland in Kerby. Illinois Valley Fire District (IVFD) received mutual aid from other agencies in containing the blaze. Story, including probable cause, here. (Photos by Dale & Elaine Sandberg, IVFD Media Dept.)


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  • Stories from the print edition

    • In Rememberance-a toast to a national icon
    • Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke, a health risk
    • Recommendations offered for defensible space safety
    • Oregon uniqueness Chautauqua topic
    • Help sought
    • I.V. Pregnancy Center baby contest winners
    • Guv not a supporter of off-shore drilling
    • Motorists take heed: deer on road hazard
    • Reunionmania announces results from annual benefit tournament
    • Heat stress can be deadly for dogs left in cars
    • Is it ASAP, PDQ or SWAK?
    • And much more...
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