Wildfires burn through taxpayer dollars

Wildfires in Central Oregon are costing taxpayers a lot of money, for everything from paying for fire retardant to helicopters.

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Wildfires in Central Oregon are costing taxpayers a lot of money, for everything from paying for fire retardant to helicopters.

“Roughly, a small amount of retardant costs about $1, so if you have a tanker that can carry roughly 2,000 gallons, it’s going to cost you roughly about $3,000,” said Amy Kazmier, aviation officer with the Fire Management Service.

Last year’s Rooster Rock fire near Sisters torched 6,100 acres, racking up a $5 million price tag. That’s about $900 an acre.

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