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Lower Dry Creek Fire Still Uncontained | Portland News
The Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County is still out of control, having burned over 6,700 acres and destroyed five homes. Evacuation orders remain in effect, with some downgraded Thursday night — residents are urged to act fast with Level Three “Go Now” alerts or prepare with Level Two “Be Set” notices. A speech camp with kids was relocated to Elgin High School, and parents are warned not to drive toward Elgin due to closures. Nearly 200 firefighters have been deployed after Oregon’s Fire Marshal invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act, and the cause is still under investigation. Updates…
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