Oregon Debris Wildfire Removal Task Force prepares for second cleanup phase

The Oregon Wildfire Debris Removal Task Force is preparing for the second phase of cleaning up the eight counties impacted by the September wildfires.

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The oregon wildfire debris removal task force is preparing for the second phase of cleaning up the eight counties affected by the september wildfires.

Next month, crews will begin removing hazard trees and ash and debris from wildfire impacted properties.

This includes mobile home parks, businesses and other structures.

The state is providing the work at no cost to owners.

Officials say they're goal is to do the work efficiently and safely so that communities can get ready to rebuild.

ááphone interviewáá "it's just heartbreaking to see how these communities have been impacted.

And our work really, you know, helps provide the first step in rebuilding oregon communities."

The state estimates the cleanup will take six to eighteen months to complete.