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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Claire Rush

Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

Oregon Wildfire - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contentous wildfire hazard map, which subjected homeowners in certain areas at high risk of wildfires to stricter building codes and requirements to reduce vegetation on their properties.

The measure passed the state House with just one vote against Tuesday, after passing the state Senate unanimously in April. Republicans had called for the map's repeal throughout the legislative session and accused Democrats of stalling it. The bill now heads to Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.

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