UPDATE: Fire near Umatilla holding, crews to remain on scene

UPDATE 4:59 PM: Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District said the fire is 34.5 acrews and holding.

Crews will remain on scene and continue to monitor. The incident will be considered complete once four separate checks reveal no visible smoke, per standard practice.

“Thank you to our mutual aid partners and the community for your continued support,” said URFPD in a post on their Facebook page. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as crews work to ensure this fire is completely extinguished.”

UMATILLA – Fire crews are battling a fast-moving brush fire on Saturday in the Taft and Bush Street area on the west side of Umatilla.

Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District says it spread rapidly wind-driven through steep terrain with light flashy fuels. Their last update at around 10:30 a.m. said it was extending toward the canal.

They put the size at 15 acres and said multiple structures were threatened but said that forward progress had been stopped and crews are working to hold the fire. They added that the terrain and limited access were presenting challenges.

Below photo from URFPD Facebook.

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