Lone Rock Fire updates evacuation notices

By Terry Murry on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

The Lone Rock Fire, which began in Gilliam County on the Umatilla National Forest Saturday now has assets from the state of Oregon. The blaze, put at just under 65,000 acres, was one percent contained at last report.

According to Inciweb, here are the latest evacuation levels:

Level-3 Evacuations – GO NOW! Level-3 Evacuate immediately for the following areas:

Gilliam County – From the community of Lonerock. An evacuation center is set up at memorial
hall in Condon. For more information on evacuations, visit Gilliam County Sheriffs Office Facebook page.

Morrow County – From the West County Line along Buttermilk Canyon to HWY 207, Mile Post 10 South of Hardman to the South Morrow County line. The Red Cross will be setting up a temporary shelter at the Heppner Elementary School. For more information on evacuations, visit: https://www.facebook.com/mcsoheppner

Level-2 Emergency Alert – GET SET! Level-2 Be set to evacuate at a moment’s notice for the following areas: From Hardman to the South Morrow County Line.

Photo via Inciweb