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Lightning sparks wildfire near Northwest Gerke Road, Prineville OR

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Near NW Gerke Rd, Prineville, OR 97754

Lightning struck trees near Northwest Gerke Road causing a wildfire with visible flames and smoke. Severe weather including hail and heavy rain is affecting the area.

Audio|Source: Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson counties Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Available county units are station 1201 for a lightning strike fire.
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Near the area of Northwest Gerke Road, RP states that lightning struck into the trees.
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You can see flames and smoke.
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Office of Southwest High Cone Drive and Upper Ridge Road, 571, opposite two.
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To the area.
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Copy 17-50, sir.
00:18
Responding. One person was calling was Northwest Gerke, the other was North Mackay.
00:28
Cell has formed just southeast of the fire.
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This cell is producing moderate hail up to a half inch in diameter, heavy rain, and outflow wind.
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Great. The storm will weaken as it moves over the fire, but small hail may still be observed.
00:46
End of report.

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Near NW Gerke Rd, Prineville, OR 97754
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