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Spray gets Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation order
SPRAY, OR (3:30 PM 07/19/24) - The Lonerock Fire has continued to push further south into Wheeler County on Friday afternoon, threatening ranches and homes near Winlock. Residents in the City of Spray received a Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation Order from the Wheeler Co. Sheriff's Office just after 3:30 PM.
Lone Rock Fire grows as 'extreme' fire behavior expected Friday
The following is the Friday morning update on the Lone Rock Fire burning in Gilliam, Morrow and Wheeler Counties. This is provided by Central Oregon Fire Info:. Location: Lonerock, Oregon west to west of Hwy 207. Size: 83,922 acres (Up from 77,000 acres Thursday) Containment: 40%. Cause: Under Investigation. Start...
Lonerock fire burning at nearly 84,000 acres, 40% containment
SPRAY, OR (JULY 19, 2024, 7:28 AM) - The Lonerock Fire continued to grow and remained unpredictable, as continually shifting winds hampered efforts to extinguish the blaze, which is now at 83,922 acres as of 7:28 AM on July 19. There have been reports of dozens of people evacuating in...
Wheeler County Sheriff issues Spray a Level 3 "Go Now" order; locals told to "Stay Ready" at Level 2
The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 "Go Now" Evacuation for Spray at 8:13 PM. However there has been some conflicting information coming in with sources at the scene reportedly being told to "Stay Ready" at Level 2. Fire activity has intensified on the southern end of the...
Lone Rock Fire grows to 77,000 acres
The following is the fire managers' Thursday update on the Lone Rock Fire burning in Gilliam, Wheeler and Morrow counties. Condon, Oregon — The Lone Rock Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the unified command of the Northwest (NW) Team 2 and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red Team.
Spray evacuated ahead of Lone Rock Fire
SPRAY — Residents of Spray are being urged to evacuate immediately due to the Lone Rock Fire. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office issued a Level 3 "go now" evacuation notice for Spray and areas nearby around 3 p.m. Friday, July 19.
Town of Spray at a Level 2 evacuation from Lone Rock Fire
SPRAY – According to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday night, a Level 3—GO! evacuation notice was issued for the City of Spray due to rapid and unpredictable fire behavior from the Lone Rock Fire in the vicinity. After some consideration and monitoring, the evacuation notice...
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency as Lone Rock Fire Engulfs Over 64,800 Acres in Gilliam, Morrow, and Wheeler Counties
As the Lone Rock Fire continues its rampant spread across Gilliam, Morrow, and Wheeler counties, Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to bolster firefighting efforts. The swiftly moving blaze, which ignited on July 13 some ten miles southeast of Condon, has expanded to 64,860 acres and is currently held at only one percent containment, prompting an escalated response from diversified agencies.
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