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Kartar Fire Near Omak Swells to 7,500 Acres; Level 3 ‘Go Now’ Evacuations Remain in Force
The Kartar Fire burning southeast of Omak in Okanogan County has grown to 7,500 acres with zero containment. Level 3 evacuation orders cover Kartar Valley Road, Columbia River Road, and the south end of Omak Lake Road.
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Upriver Fire Destroys 15 Homes Near Spokane, 12,000 Under Evacuation Orders
The Upriver Fire northeast of Spokane has destroyed at least 15 homes, killed one person, and forced 12,000 residents under evacuation orders as Level 3 orders remain in place Wednesday morning.
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Upriver Fire Explodes Near Spokane Valley, Forces Mass Evacuations and Destroys Homes
The Upriver Fire near Beacon Hill erupted June 16 in Spokane Valley, burning 250+ acres with 0% containment and forcing Level 3 evacuations for nearly 12,000 residents as 50 mph wind gusts drove flames through neighborhoods.
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Evacuations, Power Outages Hit Benton County as Wildfires Surround Tri-Cities Region
Residents near Benton City were forced to evacuate and power was knocked out in Prosser as one of multiple wildfires burned near the Old Inland Empire Highway north of Interstate 82 over the weekend.
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South Fork Fire Burns 28,000 Acres in Nebraska Panhandle; Fort Robinson State Park Evacuated
The South Fork Fire in the Nebraska Panhandle has grown to 28,000 acres and is 7% contained, forcing evacuation of Fort Robinson State Park and parts of Crawford. The Rocky Mountain Complex IMT is managing full suppression operations.
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Oregon Emergency Management Urges Residents to Build Wildfire Evacuation Plans as Fire Season Begins
The Oregon Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare wildfire evacuation plans immediately as fire season begins early across the state. Know your evacuation level and have your go-bag ready.
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Frontage Fire Burns 1,500 Acres Near Huntington, Oregon — I-84 Closed, Evacuations Ordered
The Frontage Fire south of Huntington, Oregon has burned 1,500+ acres, closing I-84 between Ontario and Baker City and forcing Level 3 Go Now evacuations at Farewell Bend State Park.
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South Fork Fire Threatens City of Crawford, Nebraska; Fort Robinson State Park Evacuated
The South Fork Fire has exploded to more than 23,000 acres in western Nebraska's Panhandle with only 7% containment. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Fort Robinson State Park and portions of Crawford as federal resources pour in.
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Frontage Fire Near Huntington Prompts Evacuations, Closes Interstate 84
The Frontage Fire burned over 1,500 acres south of Huntington last weekend, prompting Level 1-3 evacuations in Baker County and a full closure of Interstate 84 between Ontario and Baker City.
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Portland Metro Launches New Wildfire Evacuation Zone Maps to Reduce Traffic Chaos During Fires
Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties are launching new pre-defined wildfire evacuation zone maps ahead of the 2026 fire season, aiming to prevent the deadly traffic chaos that plagued past Oregon fire evacuations. Residents are urged to find their zone now.
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Baker County Evacuation Levels Reduced as Frontage Fire Reaches Full Containment
Evacuation levels in Baker County have been reduced following the Frontage Fire reaching 100% containment. GO NOW orders were in place for Farewell Bend State Park and southeast Huntington as the fire temporarily closed I-84 and Highway 30.
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Frontage Fire Near Huntington Forces Evacuations, Temporarily Closes I-84
The Frontage Fire burned roughly 1,000 acres near Huntington, Oregon on June 6, triggering Level 3 evacuations at Farewell Bend State Park and a temporary closure of I-84. Evacuation levels were lowered by Sunday as crews made containment progress.
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Evacuation Levels Downgraded at Frontage Fire; Baker County Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant
Baker County has downgraded evacuation levels around the Frontage Fire near Huntington, Oregon following overnight suppression progress. All zones previously at Level 2 and 3 have been reduced to Level 1 as mop-up continues.
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Mountain Home Brush Fire Destroys Multiple Homes, Injures Six Officers in Early Idaho Season Warning
A fast-moving brush fire in Mountain Home on May 26 destroyed multiple homes and injured six law enforcement officers during evacuations — a jarring early-season warning for Idaho.
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Evacuation Preparedness: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know Before Fire Season Peaks
Emergency managers across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are urging residents to develop evacuation plans and prepare go-bags now — before a fire forces a hasty and dangerous departure.
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Country Meadow Fire Scorches 1,700 Acres Near Kennewick, Washington; Evacuation Levels Downgraded
The Country Meadow Fire near Kennewick has burned 1,700 acres and triggered state fire mobilization. Evacuation levels have been downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2 as crews achieve 20% containment.
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Know Before You Go: Oregon's Three-Level Evacuation System and How to Use It
With wildfire evacuations already occurring in the Columbia Gorge and Southern Oregon, officials are renewing calls for residents to understand Oregon's three-level evacuation system and have a plan before fire threatens their community.
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Are You Ready to Go? Oregon and Idaho Officials Urge Residents to Build Evacuation Plans Before Fire Season Peaks
With early-season fire activity already triggering evacuation notices in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Idaho emergency officials are urging residents to build evacuation plans, prepare go-bags, and register for emergency alerts now.
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Evacuation Notices Issued Near Horsethief Park as Columbia Gorge Fires Prompt Emergency Response
Evacuation notices were issued near Horsethief Lake State Park in Washington and near Oakley, Idaho as multiple wildfire incidents flared across the Pacific Northwest this week.
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Wildfire Awareness Month: Oregon Officials Urge Residents to Build Go-Bags and Know Their Evacuation Zone
Oregon's Wildfire Awareness Month kicks into high gear as officials urge residents to understand the three-level Be Ready/Be Set/Go Now evacuation system, build go-bags, sign up for county alerts, and review their wildfire insurance coverage.