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"Francis Bush, Rogue River Lookout stationed at Buck Peak, in the southeast corner of the forest, didn't get to finish his evening meal Sunday. As Mr. Bush raised a spoon to his lips with an apricot section on it, lightning struck the lookout tower. Mr. Bush, the spoon and the apricot travelled in different directions. The lookout dizzily picked himself up after a few moments and soon noticed that the lightning had started a fire in his area. He lifted the phone to report the fire and immediately hit the floor for the count of ten.
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With the aid of his wife Mr. Bush regained his feet and when his head cleared somewhat he disconnected the phone switch with a long wooden stick. The two then set excitedly out for Clover Station, since the rapidly spreading fire must be reported, from where men were dispatched. Mr. Bush returned warily to his own station, probably wondering about that old adage to the effect that lightning doesn't strike twice in the same spot.
.Forest officials pointed out today that the lookout towers are equipped with lightning protectors and that even though the lookouts sometime have distressing experiences, injury is rarely reported.
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The fire in the Buck Peak area spread over an acre and a half but is now under control."
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