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Kotek orders flags at half-staff for Oregon wildlife officer killed in Oklahoma fire evacuations

Original: Gov. Kotek orders flags at half-staff for OR wildlife officer who died helping Oklahoma fire evacuations

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered flags flown at half-staff in honor of a state wildlife officer who died while helping with evacuations during wildfires in Oklahoma. The officer was supporting evacuation efforts when the incident occurred. The order honors the officer's service and sacrifice, with tributes expected from law enforcement and wildlife agencies in both states.

Why now: The death of a public safety officer while assisting with wildfire evacuations has prompted a formal state tribute and drawn public attention.

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Gov. Kotek orders flags at half-staff for OR wildlife officer who died helping Oklahoma fire evacuations · KPTV

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