Philomath committee notes governor ordered flags lowered after wildfire worker’s death
Committee members shared that Governor Kotek ordered flags to half-staff on Sept. 22 to honor Jesus Eduardo Olympio Gutierrez Toro, 25, who died of injuries fighting wildfires in Mount Hood National Forest; staff will post a social-media notice linking to the governor’s press release.
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A committee member announced that Governor Kotek ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Sept. 22 to honor Jesus Eduardo Olympio Gutierrez Toro, who died of injuries sustained while fighting wildfires in the Mount Hood National Forest. The committee agreed to post a social-media notice and one member said they would share the governor's press release link that evening.
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