Firefighters from the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon District, U.S. Forest Service, local fire districts and landowners are helping battle the fire, near the rural community of Friend. It was first reported at around 3 p.m. Tuesday, when temperatures reached 107-degrees. Gusty winds are expected to continue Wednesday.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has mobilized task forces to protect buildings. No structures have been reported lost, so far.
Evacuations:
Level 3 - GO NOW: From Friend Rd, East to Elliott Rd and Hwy 197, South to Badger Creek Rd, West to Mc Corkle Grade Rd.
Level 2 - BE SET: From McCorkle Rd south to Happy Ridge Rd, East to J Hix Rd, West to FS Rd 2700.
Level 1 - BE READY: Tygh Valley, Pine Hollow, and Wamic.
Click HERE for the latest evacuation information.
A temporary shelter is set up at Maupin High School. Livestock are sheltered at the Wasco County Fairgrounds.
photo courtesy of the Wasco County Sheriff's Office 07/09/24.
