Jul 26

Jul 26 Fire Fundraiser to Support Milepost 87 Fire Victims Kicks off July 29

Home Page, Fire, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Milepost 87 Fire Fundraiser, will occur on July 29th, to raise money for the victims of the Milepost 87 fire that struck in June. Fudraising events will include live music, a rafflle, a Bollywood Block Party, a cornhole tournament and more!

Jul 19

Jul 19 Fire at MP 68 on SR 14 Near Courtney Rd

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

A small .1 acre fire was reported at the at the bottom of Burdoin Mountain near Courtney Rd on Hwy 14, MP 68 which is 2 miles east of Bingen. The fire is now contained and is on mop up

Jul 19

Jul 19 Boulder Fire Contained, Safety Measures Still in Place

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

After nearly two weeks of relentless effort by firefighters, the Boulder Fire, is 100% contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and at this time it appears that the fire burned an estimated 233 acres .

Jul 17

Jul 17 Train Fire in Lyle

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Lyle, WA July 17, 2023– A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train (BNSF) train experienced a fire in the generator compartment at the Lyle Cherry Orchard trailhead near Lyle, WA at around 6:40 p.m. on July 17.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Bear Creek Fire Ignites North of Carson, WA

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page, Skamania County

A wildfire, known as the Bear Creek Fire (PCC-167), broke out on the afternoon of July 16th, 2023, in Skamania County, Washington, North of Carson. The fire started at approximately 3:33 p.m. and quickly spread in the heavily forested area near Wind River Highway and Bear Creek Road. Officials estimate the fire's size to be around 5 acres, as reported by Air Attack.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Boulder Fire Update: 46% Containment

Columbia Community Connection

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The fire is currently 46% contained and crews are almost finished opening the 4860 Road for better access to the ridge that lies beyond the east side of the fire.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Fire at Deschutes State Park

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Fire

The Dalles, OR, July 13, 2023— Sherman County Sheriff’s office posted on their facebook that Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation. More information will be shared as soon as possible.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Breaking News: Knight Road Fire Near Goldendale

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Goldendale, WA, July 13, 2023 - A rapidly spreading wildfire was reported at 3:15 p.m. today on Knight Road near Goldendale, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a swift response from firefighting agencies. The fire is estimated to be at 100 acres at this time.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Alder Creek, Boulder, Devil's Butte Fire Update

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Multiple fires are raging in the area. Read our coverage for an update on the status of the Alder Creek, Boulder, and Devil’s Butte Fires.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Devil's Butte Fire Destroys Two Fire Trucks; 3,500 acres of wheat

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Fire

UPDATED July 10, 2023 at 9 p.m. A 3,500 acre fire is burning in wheat fields near Cottonwood Canyon State Park. The fire began at approximately 10:35 a.m. on July 10th, 2023 and was reported to be in the are of Ajax Lane and highway 206 west of Condon, OR.

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