Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for Larch Creek Fire burning in Wasco County
Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation warnings have been issued from Badger Creek Road / Fairgrounds Road, south to Rock Creek Dam Road / Wamic Market Road, west to Threemile Road, and east to Highway 197. A new ... > react
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Oregon Gov. Kotek tours Larch Creek Fire damage in Wasco Co., meets with crews
- Oregon
- Wolf Creek
- I-5
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- Jul 21, 2024 5:00pm
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A crash closed both directions of Highway 26 for several hours about 10 miles east of Sandy on Sunday afternoon, according to ODOT. Some in the Portland area said on Sunday they wish the decision ... Read More
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Containment grows to 43% on nearly 19,000-acre Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County as crews build buffer around perimeter
- Oregon
- US 197
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- Jul 18, 2024 10:36am
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ODOT said Wednesday that Highway 197 will be closed at times due to the windfire activity ... Check the latest conditions at our ODOT TripCheck page. SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon State Fire Marshal is ... Read More
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Wasco County's Larch Creek Fire newly mapped at over 18,000 acres, but little actual growth; now 8% contained
- Oregon
- Route 22
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- Jul 13, 2024 10:33pm
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ODOT said Wednesday that Highway 197 will be closed at times due to the windfire activity between Maupin and Dufur, milepost 22 to 33. "Expect long delays or use an alternate route," an advisory ... Read More
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- Jul 11, 2024 4:46pm
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WASCO COUNTY ... the Larch Creek Fire jumped across Highway 197 and continued its fast-moving growth to the east, expanding to over 10,000 acres overnight and into Thursday morning, according to the ... Read More
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Larch Creek Fire rapidly burning in Wasco County was 'human caused'; evacuations increase
- Oregon
- The Dalles
- Us-197 S / US Highwa
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- Jul 11, 2024 2:34pm
has approved the state of Oregon's request for federal funds to help with firefighting costs. Highway 216 East reopened on Friday evening after closing Thursday evening. Highway 197 is fully ... Read More
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- Jul 10, 2024 10:32pm
A fast-growing wildfire in Wasco County on Tuesday grew to 9,135 acres Wednesday and prompted more evacuations in the area 16 miles south of The Dalles. It also brought a Conflagration Act declaration ... Read More
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Larch Creek Fire burning south of The Dalles jumps highway, grows to 9,100 acres
- Oregon
- The Dalles
- Us-197 S / US Highwa
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- Jul 10, 2024 4:04pm
The Larch Creek Fire burning in Wasco County about 16 miles south of The Dalles jumped Highway 197 and grew to 9,100 acres Wednesday. Read More
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Wildfire closes state Highway 197 in Wasco County
- Oregon
- The Dalles
- Us-197 S / US Highwa
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- Jul 09, 2024 5:00pm
The Larch Creek Fire burning in Wasco County near Tygh Valley has led to the closure of state Highway 197 and ... to the Oregon Department of Transportation and the fire's Facebook page. Read More
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Heat, winds push Wasco County wildfire to nearly 11,000 acres; evacuation levels rise, Highway 197 affected
- Oregon
- The Dalles
- Us-197 S / US Highwa
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- Jul 09, 2024 5:00pm
A brief update on the fire's ... Highway 197 and continued its fast-moving growth to the east. The Wasco County Sheriffs Office and the Incident Commanders of the Unified Command, Central Oregon ... Read More
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