Fire at Deschutes State Park

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Written By Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, OR, July 13, 2023 10:12 p.m. — Sherman County Sheriff’s office posted on their facebook that a fire caused by a camp stove that tipped up a few miles south of the Deschutes State Park. It is burning north towards the park, which has been evacuated. Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation.

“Fire crews are are staging in the area, preparing to fight it once it is accessible,” read their updated facebook post.

Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation. More information will be shared as soon as possible.

For the most up to date info on this fire follow Sherman County Emergency Services Facebook page.




Cole Goodwin

Cole Goodwin is a former writer at Columbia Community Connection and a longtime resident of the Columbia River Gorge, a journalist, columnist and nature enthusiast.