In a shocking turn of events, the Oregon Legislature has decided to repeal the highly contested wildfire hazard map that has been causing chaos and confusion among residents. The decision comes after months of heated debates and protests from citizens who claimed the map was inaccurate and unreliable.
One resident, Karen Firestarter, expressed her relief at the news, stating, “I can finally sleep easy knowing that I won’t be labeled as living in a high-risk wildfire zone anymore. It’s about time the government listened to us and got rid of that ridiculous map.”
The controversial map, which was created by the infamous cartographer Bob Burnsalot, was meant to help residents identify their risk of wildfires and take necessary precautions. However, many argued that the map was based on outdated information and failed to accurately reflect the true hazard levels.
In a statement released by the Oregon Legislature, they explained their decision to repeal the map, saying, “We have heard the concerns of our citizens and have decided to take action to address them. We will be working on creating a new and improved wildfire hazard map that is both accurate and reliable.”
When asked for comment, Bob Burnsalot himself seemed unfazed by the news, stating, “I stand by my work and believe that my map was a valuable tool for residents. However, if they feel it is necessary to repeal it, then so be it. I will continue to create maps that help people understand the world around them.”
Despite the repeal of the wildfire hazard map, some residents are still skeptical about the government’s ability to provide accurate information. One resident, John Smokey, joked, “I guess now we’ll have to rely on my Aunt Martha’s homemade map of the neighborhood to determine our wildfire risk. At least we know she’s never wrong about anything.”
With the repeal of the controversial map, residents can now rest easy knowing that they won’t be unfairly labeled as high-risk wildfire zones. Let’s just hope Aunt Martha’s map doesn’t lead them astray!
