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    TRAVEL ALERT: Interstate 84 between Pendleton and Ontario closed due to wildfires in the area

    By Morgan Huff,

    1 day ago

    PENDLETON, Ore. -- Oregon Department of Transportation said parts of Interstate 84 will be closed due unpredictable wildfire activity.

    Officials said the I-84 corridor in Eastern Oregon from Pendleton to Ontario is closed and there is no estimated time of it reopening.

    ODOT said travelers should prepare for additional closures on I-84 and most likely other highways in Eastern Oregon. Those who need to travel this direction are urged to use U.S. 20 instead.

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    Expanded Level 2 (BE SET!) evacuations in Cowiche area due to Retreat/Rimrock Fire

    RIMROCK, Wash. -- Updated at 6:00 p.m.: There are new Level 2 (BE SET!) evacuations for the Retreat/Rimrock Fire in Yakima County. The following areas are impacted:

    Boneyard Fire & Battle Mountain Complex total over 100,000 acres, still causing evacuations in southern Morrow County

    UKIAH, Ore. -- Updated at 10:00 a.m.: The Battle Mountain Complex is now 60,623 acres with 5% containment. Its counterpart, the Boneyard Fire, is now 49,716 acres with 3% containment.

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