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The Madras Pioneer reports on Priday Ranch's recovery after the Cram Fire

Oct 21, 2025 by Mo Odell
Learn about recovery efforts at the 4,973-acre preserve on Trout Creek north of Madras.

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By Marilyn Clark

The Madras Pioneer

The Cram Fire scorched nearly 96,000 acres before it was contained on July 27. With the fire starting only about a mile south of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Priday Ranch preserve, the wind drove the fire through about 75% of the property over the initial days of the fire.