![Fire crews began to battle the Gravel Pit Fire off U.S. 2 near Silver Butte Road Tuesday evening in Lincoln County. (Photo courtesy Suzanne Loudan)](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/08/02/0804_loc_twn_Gravel_Pit_Fire_2_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Fire crews began to battle the Gravel Pit Fire off U.S. 2 near Silver Butte Road Tuesday evening in Lincoln County. (Photo courtesy Suzanne Loudan)
August 4, 2023
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August 4, 2023 7 a.m.
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A man has been arrested and accused of arson in the blaze that began Tuesday evening near Silver Butte Road.
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August 4, 2023 7 a.m.
Transient man accused of setting Gravel Pit Fire
According to the probable cause statement by county Sheriff’s Office Deputy Anthony Jenson...