Oregon Wildfire Emergency Grows: Multiple fire complexes force evacuations across state
Oregon is facing one of its busiest wildfire periods of the year as multiple fires continue to grow across the state, prompting new evacuation orders, emergency declarations, and the mobilization of firefighting resources. From the Columbia River Gorge to Central and Southern Oregon, thousands of acres have burned as firefighters battle hot, dry, and windy conditions. EVACUATION INFO & MORE: https://bit.ly/3R5Hg5X In this news report, we cover: Hay Creek Complex – Gilliam & Sherman Counties Eight wildfires combined into the newly named Hay Creek Complex More than 55,000 acres burned Latest on the Hoag, Porcupine Ridge, Wilcox, and Hopkin fires Rowe Creek Complex – Wheeler County More than 10 fires burning across the region Governor Tina Kotek invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act Washington Family Ranch sends campers home early for safety More than 15,000 acres burned Brewer & Awbrey Butte Fires Fires near Madras burn roughly 20,000 acres New Conflagration Act declaration Firefighters face challenging weather and limited resources East Evans Creek Fire Nearly 14,000 acres burned in Southern Oregon Thousands remain under evacuation notices Firefighters continue improving containment lines Coyote Fire – Crook County More than 15,000 acres burned east of Bend Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuations remain in effect Investigation into the cause continues Fire officials continue urging residents to stay informed, follow evacuation orders immediately, and avoid entering active fire zones. _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: KATU on Facebook: / katunews KATU on Twitter: / katunews Subscribe to KATU on YouTube: / @katunews Daily News Playlist: • KATU Daily News Playlist For more information, visit https://katu.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 503.231.4222 KATU is a OR based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #OregonWildfires #OregonNews #BreakingNews #Wildfire #FireSeason #Evacuations #CentralOregon #EasternOregon #Weather #KATU #Katu2abc #Portland #Oregon #localnews #oregonnews
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