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REDMOND, ORE.—Fifteen fires were reported to the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center today.  Firefighters again were successful in keeping most of the fires small; less than a quarter acre. Two fires pushed crews this afternoon, but with the support of aircraft forward progress of the fires was stopped

REDMOND, ORE.—The tri-county area (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties) of Central Oregon received over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past 48 hours.  Over 100 fires were reported to the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center today, with more coming in every hour.  Most of the fires are staffed with firefighters and fires are reported at less than a quarter acre in size.  Firefighters continue to work their way in to some of the more remote fires and are working to locate some of the reported fires. 

On Monday, lines held against higher temperatures and changing winds. Progress was made on all fires.  The Windigo Fire is 25% contained. A Red Flag Warning for lightning and gusty winds remains in effect today through the evening, continuing to test fire lines. Light precipitation is possible across the fire area during the day from showers and thunderstorms. 

Yesterday, lines held against higher temperatures and changing winds. Progress was made on all fires and the Windigo Fire is now 25% contained. A Red Flag Warning for lightning and gusty winds will be in effect starting today and continue until tomorrow evening, testing fire lines again. A Red Flag Warning is defined by a combination of critical fire conditions such as warmer temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds—which produce an increased risk of fire danger. A small amount of precipitation is expected overnight through Tuesday morning.