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USDA Says Boren Monitoring Was “Non-Story” in Fire Response

8/15/2026

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Undersecretary of Agriculture Michael Boren pressed staff to send aircraft to the Cabin Creek fire near his ranch.
The fire, which started on July 12 from a campfire in National Forest, was contained by July 15.
Forest Service officials said nine aircraft responded on July 12, exceeding response for a blaze of that size.
USDA spokesperson said Boren’s monitoring was a non-story, noting he did not pressure or order resources.

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Undersecretary of Agriculture Michael Boren pressed staff to send aircraft to the Cabin Creek fire near his ranch.
The fire, which started on July 12 from a campfire in National Forest, was contained by July 15.
Forest Service officials said nine aircraft responded on July 12, exceeding response for a blaze of that size.
USDA spokesperson said Boren’s monitoring was a non-story, noting he did not pressure or order resources.