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Deschutes County officials describe large wildfire response, animal shelter gaps; ratification of joint-command signatory went unreadied
Summary
Commissioners and staff updated the board on a fast-moving wildfire that triggered evacuations and animal sheltering needs, and discussed a delegation-of-authority agreement signed on the county's behalf; a motion to ratify that signature was moved and seconded but no vote was recorded before the board entered executive session.
Deschutes County commissioners and staff on Monday described ongoing response efforts to a fast-moving wildfire near Sisters that forced large-scale evacuation and strained animal sheltering capacity.
County leaders said the fire grew quickly after igniting Thursday afternoon and prompted mass evacuations. County staff and commissioners reported that many residents were displaced and that livestock and horses were seeking space; the county's fairgrounds, which has about 400 horse stalls, was identified as the customary evacuation point for animals but staff reported it was not available to everyone on the first day of the incident.
The board heard that local fire, sheriff's office and mutual-aid resources mobilized early in the event. Commissioners thanked local, state and mutual-aid crews for their…
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