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What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest

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What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest.

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Dozens of fires ignited in Oregon and Washington as more than 14,000 lightning strikes hit the region during thunderstorms this week.

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What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest
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