Evacuations
Fires Erupt Along Columbia Gorge: I-84 Closed, Evacuations Issued in Washington
Fast-moving fires near Biggs Junction in Oregon and Kennewick in Washington temporarily closed Interstate 84 and triggered evacuation notices along the Columbia Gorge in late May.
Evacuations
Seven Cabins Fire Burns 17,000+ Acres in New Mexico; Evacuations Remain in Effect
The Seven Cabins Fire in Lincoln County, New Mexico, has burned more than 17,000 acres after being sparked by a fatal medical plane crash. GO-level evacuations remain in effect for rural areas north of the Capitan Mountains.
Evacuations
Know Before You Go: Oregon's Wildfire Evacuation Level System Explained
Oregon's three-tiered wildfire evacuation system — Level 1, 2, and 3 — is designed to give residents maximum warning time, but only works if people understand what each level means and what to do.
Evacuations
Ready, Set, Go: How to Prepare Your Home and Family for Wildfire Evacuation
Wildfire evacuations can happen with minutes of warning — families who have done the preparation work in advance are the ones who escape safely, while those who wait often don't make it out in time.