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More than 320,000 acres burn in Oregon

More than 320,000 acres in Oregon are ablaze.

The largest fire, the Chetco bar fire outside Brookings, covers nearly 108,000 acres, with about 1,700 firefighters at the scene. They had feared that strong winds on Saturday would drive rapid growth but they did not materialize. The fire grew but not by much.

The fire is zero percent contained. It's destroyed six houses and 20 minor structures. Fire officials will update the public at a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Brookings-Harbor High School.

Here's an update on other major fires in Oregon:

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Milli fire covers 16,000 acres

The Milli fire west of Sisters covers nearly 16,000 acres and is more than 30 percent contained.

The fire has created smoky conditions in some areas. Firefighters, up against hot and dry weather, have focused on burnout operations. In the coming days if conditions remain favorable, firefighters are planning aerial ignitions around the northwest flank of the fire.

The fire closure area has been reduced slightly, with the opening of Forest Road 16, the campgrounds at Three Creeks Lake, Tam MacArthur Rim and the Petersen Ridge trail system, east of Forest Road 16. All areas to the west of Forest Road 16 will remain closed.

Fire chiefs will update the community on the fire at 6 p.m. Monday at Sisters High School, 1700 McKinney Butte Road in Sisters.

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Meetings for Miller complex fire

The Miller complex fire east of Cave Junction covers more than 14,000 acres and is nearly 50 percent contained.

There are 25 fires in the complex but only six are growing, with flames making uphill runs through timber and torching of tree tops.

Fire chiefs plan two meetings this week to update the public.

On Tuesday, the meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Applegate Fire District 9 building, 1095 Upper Applegate Road.

On Wednesday, officials will be at the Williams Elementary School, 20691 Williams Highway, in Williams. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

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Growth fears for High Cascades complex

The High Cascades complex of fires covers more than 16,000 acres in Crater Lake National Park and the High Cascades ranger district, with 60 percent containment

There are 17 fires in complex but only four pose a problem. Over fears that the Blanket fire will spread, national park officials issued a level 1 evacuation alert for Mazama Village, advising people to get ready.

Crews are battling hot, dry and unstable weather, which is expected to fuel growth through the weekend.

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Red flag warning for Umpqua North complex

A red flag warning will be in effect for the Umpqua North complex east of Roseburg through 9 p.m. on Sunday amid hot, dry weather that is expected to continue into this week.

The complex of seven fires covers nearly 15,000 acres, and is only 7 percent contained.

Officials have closed Highway 138 east due to falling rocks and trees.

As predicted, fire activity intensified Saturday afternoon as the temperature climbed into the high 80s and humidity dropped into the lower to mid-20 percent range. Firefighters conducted strategic firing operations on portions of the Fall Creek, Ragged Ridge and Happy Dog fires to extend and strengthen containment lines.

Crews used hand ignitions to burn areas along the south end of the Fall Creek Fire to deepen the containment line. Firefighters are working to keep the burned areas in check while continuing burn operations to extend control lines.

Officials have issued a level 1 -- get ready -- evacuation notice for the Clearwater area, along Highway 138 East from mile market 53 to mile market 61, the Susan Creek residential area and the Susan Creek campground, Highway 138 East from mile marker 28 east to the Forest Service Road.

Moore Hill Lane residents have been warned to "be set" -- a level 2 evacuation alert. Residents in the Dry Creek and Illahee areas have been told to leave -- a level 3 notice.

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New closure order for Falcon complex

The Falcon complex of fires east of Tiller covers nearly 3,500 acres and is 35 percent contained.

Umpqua National Forest officials have issued a new closure order covering three ranger districts -- North Umpqua, Diamond Lake, and Tiller

A thermal trough over southwest Oregon has led to higher temperatures and wind gusts, especially over the ridges. With warming and drying, northwesterly winds on Sunday may cause the fires to grow. Hot, dry and unstable weather is expected to continue through the weekend, leading to increased fire behavior.

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Whitewater fire causes smokey conditions

The Whitewater fire in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness and Willamette National Forest covers nearly 10,000 acres east of Detroit and is 30 percent contained.

The fires are burning through heavy timber on steep terrain, making access difficult. Firefighters are focusing on burnout operations and constructing fire lines to contain the flames.

Fire officials will update the public on the Rebel fire and the Horse Creek complex on Tuesday at the Upper McKenzie Community Center at 54745 McKenzie River Drive in Blue River, Oregon.

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Growth minimal for Jones fire

The Jones fire in the Willamette National Forest northeast of Lovell covers nearly 6,000 acres and is 30 percent contained.

The fire did not make big runs on Saturday but the hot, dry weather could cause growth on Sunday.

The fire has prompted a number of closures:

Campgrounds: Dolly Varden, Broken Bowl, Big Pool, Clark Creek Organizational Camp, Bedrock and Puma Creek.

Trails: Fall Creek NRT #3455, Johnny Creek #3454, Little Blanket, Clark Butte #3456.1, Little Cowhorn #3458, Jones #3472, Tall Trees #4269, Clark Creek Nature #3456, Hehe Mountain #3475, Clark/Fall Tie #3456.2, Saddleblanket.

Lookouts: Cowhorn Mtn. Lookout, Timber Butte Lookout, Saddleblanket Lookout, Tall Trees Old Growth Grove.

Roads: Forest Service roads 18 and 1800, 1806, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1821, 1824, 1825, 1828, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833 and 1834.