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Crawford Oaks Fire Forces Highway Shutdown | Portland News
A fast-moving brush fire has erupted near State Route 14 in Klickitat County, Washington, forcing a full highway shutdown and triggering urgent evacuation orders. Known as the Crawford Oaks Fire, it began Friday afternoon near Landfill Road and is now threatening Columbia Hills State Park. Residents between Horsethief Butte and Dalles Mountain Road must evacuate immediately under a Level Three order, while surrounding areas face Level Two warnings. The closure stretches from milepost 85 to 100, with detours via U.S. 197 and I-84 in Oregon. Officials have no timeline for reopening—drivers…
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