Powerline Road Fire update for July 27
By Dan Thesman on Friday, July 26th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
This following statement was issued by Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department and EMS at 9 a.m. on Sat., 7/27/24:
“This fire had crews on scene last night. Found many hot spots along the river. Also some hot spots on the Government Road area. All outside resources were sent home yesterday afternoon. We can not say enough about the support from the local farming community for the tractors and disks. These guys can put some fire out on ground so steep you can not walk on it. Thank you all for you time. This fire would be up in the Blues without the farmers! Thanks to all of the citizens for the supplies they so kindly donated for the fire crews. The support in the time of need is amazing. We all pull together to help our neighbors what a great community we live in. More to come.”
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This update has been issued by the Umatilla County Operations Center as of 6 p.m.
All evacuation levels have been downgraded to LEVEL 1 (BE READY – green) for the WALLA WALLA RIVER RD FIRE / POWERLINE FIRE
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WALLA WALLA RIVER RD FIRE / POWERLINE FIRE
North Fork of the Walla Walla River drainage area, including Walla Walla River Road, Spofford Rd, Powerline Road special attention to the areas around Day Rd and Coffman Lane.
LEVEL 1 (BE READY – Green)
North of Government Mountain Road
South of Pikes Peak Road, South Fork Russell Creek Road
East of Cottonwood Creek Road, Saddle Mountain Road
West of National Forest Development Road 26, Government Mountain Road.
This story reflects the latest updates from Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center as of 11:30 a.m., Fri., 7/26/24
MILTON-FREEWATER – The Umatilla County Emergency Operations Center reports a Level Two – Get Set – evacuation notices remain in effect for North Fork of the Walla Walla River drainage area, including Walla Walla River Road, Spofford Road, Powerline Road with special attention to the areas around Day Road and Coffman Lane.
A Level One – Be Ready – evacuation notice is in effect for the area north of Government Mountain Road south of Pikes Peak Road, Saddle Mountain Road west of National Forest Development Road 26, and Government Mountain Road.
This is due to a fire which started southeast of Milton-Freewater Thursday afternoon. Follow Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for any immediate changes to evacuation levels.
Oregon Department of Forestry Public Affairs Director Joy Krawczyk said local resources have responded. The fire is estimated at 1,500 acres with 0% containment. Cause is undetermined. One of several new fire starts Thursday in northeastern Oregon.
Residents in the area are cautioned to remain aware and respond accordingly.
(Video taken Thursday shortly after fire started)
Oregon Department of Forestry Public Affairs Director Joy Krawczyk said local resources have responded. The fire is estimated at 1,500 acres with 0 percent containment. Cause is undetermined. One of several new fire starts Thursday in northeastern Oregon.
Residents in the area are cautioned to remain aware and respond accordingly.
Photo via Keenan Spencer
