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Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Oregon and Washington | Portland News
Wildfires are exploding across Oregon and Washington, triggering mass evacuations from Baker to Hood River—and into Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington. Major highways like Highway 224 are now blocked east of Fish Creek, and Mt. Hood National Forest has expanded closures to include key roads and popular spots like Lake Harriet, Bagby Hot Springs, and Clackamas River campgrounds—even Timothy Lake is off-limits due to safety risks. Officials are urging immediate compliance with evacuation orders as crews race to contain the flames. Stay tuned—this is a fast-moving emergency. Listen in…
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