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Firefighters battle expanding Larch Creek Fire, now estimated at 18K acres
The Larch Creek Fire, situated south of The Dalles, has continued to grow this week, but the Oregon State Fire Marshal says firefighters are making progress on the blaze. The human-caused fire, which started Tuesday at 100 acres in Wasco County near Tygh Valley, has now expanded to an estimated size of more than 18,000 acres as of Sunday morning. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fire, allowing the state fire marshal to mobilize state resources to protect life and property.
Dry conditions, gusty winds fuel rapidly growing Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County
TYGH VALLEY, Oregon — The Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County was first spotted on Tuesday and has grown to over 13,000 acres by Friday. Hot and dry conditions, along with gusting winds, have made the fire hard to contain. “You get it over in one spot, then it...
Police officer who fatally shot man ramming into police cars during chase found 'justified' by grand jury
PORTLAND, Ore. — An officer for The Dalles Police Department who shot and killed a man in June will not be criminally charged. The deadly shooting happened after the man rammed a police car and directed his truck at officers. Two Wasco County Sheriff's deputies, Tyler Williams and Joshua...
Larch Creek Fire expands as Governor and State Fire Marshal take action
(The Center Square) - The Larch Creek Fire has expanded to 9,100 acres in size and jumped Highway 197, forcing the highway's closure. The human-caused fire that's burning in Wasco County began on Tuesday afternoon near Friend, Oregon, and quickly expanded, according to KATU. The wind and high temperatures have posed a challenge to firefighters responding to the fire. Local firefighters are receiving help from task forces from Clackamas, Multnomah,...
Grand jury rules shooting justified
THE DALLES — A grand jury returned a not-true bill on June 18 for the fatal shooting of 68-year-old August Law on June 18, Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced today. After evidence was presented, the grand jury found that the use of force by Wasco County Sheriff...
Air quality alert affecting Sherman and Wasco counties Monday
On Friday at 11:04 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Monday at noon for Sherman and Wasco counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Southern Wasco and Southwestern Sherman counties IN EFFECT UNTIL noon MONDAY. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Larch Creek Fire crosses highway, heading east
Highway 216 East is closed, from Highway 197 to milepost 4. Level 3 GO NOW: evacuation for Wamic & Pine Hollow. Wy'East Middle School (3000 Wy'East Rd) in Hood River is the designated shelter for people. The Hood River Fairgrounds (3020 Wy'East Rd) is still a shelter for livestock. LEVEL...
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