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With one major wildfire about buttoned up last week, Malheur County had to pivot suddenly to face the threat of another one.
The new fire was caused by a lightning strike on July 17 in the Durkee area of Baker County.
That night, people gathered at the Vale Senior and Community Center in Vale to hear good news about the Cow Valley Fire. Containment was growing, the risk to the community was dropping and it was time to talk about recovery.
But hot weather and winds drove the Durkee Fire into Malheur County overnight. Once again, volunteers answered the call. Once again, ranchers scrambled to save cattle and home.
Here is a photo chronology of the events through Saturday, July 20.
