Oak Ridge Fire containment shifts response to recovery phase
With the Oak Ridge Fire 87% contained, response efforts on the Navajo Nation have shifted toward recovery, according to the Arizona Mirror. The fire, which began June 28, has burned more than 11,000 acres and prompted evacuations across several communities.
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Brenda Jesus said no structures were lost and called for stronger emergency planning.
Officials from the St. Michaels Chapter led door-to-door relief efforts and distributed donations with help from volunteers. Native Health and other organizations coordinated donation drives, while certified volunteers like Glenda Tsosie Wheeler assisted evacuees. As of July 6, the chapter house stopped its emergency response team, with recovery and mitigation efforts now underway.
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