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Senators Demand USDA Probe of Alleged Wildfire Interference

8/28/2026

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Senators Ron Wyden, Amy Klobuchar and Martin Heinrich asked Secretary Brooke Rollins to investigate Michael Boren’s alleged interference.
The Cabin Creek Fire ignited July 12 from a campfire, burned seven acres, and was contained July 15.
Six Forest Service officials said the response exceeded typical actions for the fire.
The senators requested USDA reply by September 10 with steps to prevent political interference in wildfire response.

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Senators Ron Wyden, Amy Klobuchar and Martin Heinrich asked Secretary Brooke Rollins to investigate Michael Boren’s alleged interference.
The Cabin Creek Fire ignited July 12 from a campfire, burned seven acres, and was contained July 15.
Six Forest Service officials said the response exceeded typical actions for the fire.
The senators requested USDA reply by September 10 with steps to prevent political interference in wildfire response.