The American Red Cross is currently assisting approximately 225 people evacuated from their homes because of the Eagle Creek Fire. People staying at the two Red Cross wildfire evacuation shelters, located in Gresham and Stevenson, are being assisted with lodging, food, Read More
BEND – As of today, approximately 100 firefighters are working on the Nash Fire, which is burning approximately 6 miles north of Elk Lake. A “spike” fire camp for firefighting personnel has been established at Wanoga Sno-Park on the Cascade Lakes Highway. As of 6 Read More
ODOT is working closely with our partners to determine when the 45 mile section of Interstate 84 and the Historic Columbia River Highway, between Hood River and Troutdale, currently closed by the Eagle Creek Fire can be safely opened. Safety of first responders and Read More
After experiencing explosive fire behavior on the Eagle Fire last night, firefighters were successful at holding fire growth to moderate levels during the day. An infrared fly-over has estimated the fire to be 20,000 acres. The Eagle Creek and Indian Creek Fires have Read More
Salem, OR – September 5, 2017 – More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning throughout Oregon. Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management activated the state Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, to monitor the fires and Read More
SALEM, Ore.—Three ODFW fish hatchery facilities in Cascade Locks—Bonneville, Oxbow and Cascade—were evacuated over Labor Day Weekend due to the Eagle Creek Fire. All ODFW staff are currently safe and accounted for and a small number of staff are returning to Read More
Special Announcements: A public meeting will be held today, September 5th, at 5:00 pm at Sisters High School auditorium. A panel of fire managers and local agency leaders will be present to answer questions. Campfires are prohibited on all public and private lands. Read More
Line construction has been initiated on the western fire perimeter, east of Cold Springs trailhead. Work in that area will increase fire traffic on Cold Springs Road, which remains closed beyond its junction with the Forest Service Road (FSR) 3659. Progression has made in Read More
La Pine Rural Fire Protection District firefighters responded Thursday (August 31st) afternoon at 3:42 pm to 16521 White Buck Avenue to find a fully involved single story structure fully involved in fire and spreading to a detached garage and .25 acre of wildland. Read More
Motorists traveling between the Willamette Valley and Central Oregon should be prepared for long delays on Oregon highways because of wildland firefighting activities. Areas around the OR 22/U.S. 20 route from Detroit Lake, through Santiam Pass and to Sisters are Read More
