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Emergency managers scaled back evacuation orders on Sunday for Washington residents who live near wildfires burning in the ...
Public use fire restrictions in Mount Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area will be in effect starting July 17.
Public use fire restrictions in Mount Hood National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area will be in effect starting July 17.
Officials closed State Routes 14 and 142 this weekend due to the Burdoin fire burning near the Columbia River. The highways remain closed until further notice.
Crews battling the Rowena Fire in the eastern Columbia River Gorge made major strides over the weekend, but strong, gusty wind on Monday threatened progress.
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, Ore. (KPTV) - Evacuation notices related to a wildfire burning near Cascade Locks were lifted on Tuesday, according to the US Forest Service.
In addition to the Burdoin Fire, officials say the Snyder Canyon Fire burned 52 acres and is also 13% contained. Officials say the Snyder Creek Fire was caused by lightning.
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area later said that the fire was estimated at 25 acres in size, with multiple aircraft and ground resources engaged.
A wildfire burning near Cascade Locks prompted an evacuation notice on Monday.
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area have issued restrictions on campfires, smoking and other activities due to increased wildfire risk.
The Burdoin fire burning on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge has grown to 10,730 acres and is 0% contained, fire officials said.