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All evacuation orders now at Level 1 GET READY for Powerline/Walla Walla River Rd Fire
By Erin Wencl,
17 hours ago
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - All evacuation orders in the Walla Walla River Road/Powerline Road Fire are now at Level 1 GET READY status.
This includes North Fork of the Walla Walla River drainage area, including Walla Walla River Road, Spofford Road and Powerline Road with special attention to the areas around Day Road and Coffman Lane.
Level 1 GET READY orders are also in effect for north of Government Mountain Road, south of Pikes Peak Road, South Fork Russell Creek Road, east of Cottonwood Creek Road, Saddle Mountain Road, Government Mountain Road and West of National Forest Development Road 26.
This fire has burned an estimated 1,500 acres, however, once fire investigators are able to assess the scene, a more accurate number could be released. Information on containment levels has not been released as of Friday.
The fire started July 25 in some grass along Spoffard Road. It was contained and put out, but reignited a short time later.
All information is from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office.
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