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Bennett Fire Evacuation Advisories Lifted; Containment 90%

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuation advisories in southern Wasco County as a result of a fire that was sparked by Sunday night’s lightning strikes.  Antelope had been under initially Level 3 and then Level 2 advisories, while Shaniko had been in Level 1.  The Sheriff’s Office says the fire is now 90% contained.  The grass fire started Sunday evening, with dry lightning going through the area.  It has burned 631 acres.