Eastern Oregon wildfires burn 40,000 acres

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Nwcn.com - 7/2/13, KTVB News and Associated Press

VALE, Ore. -- Authorities say some campers along the Owyhee River in eastern Oregon have been evacuated as a precaution after lightning touched off three wildfires in Malheur County.

Federal fire officials say a fire near the Owyhee Dam started Monday night, and the fire area grew overnight to 40,000 acres.

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