UPDATE: Mile Post 85 Fire Now 70 Percent Contained, All Evacuation Levels Dropped
Thursday, 6/3 UPDATE – The Mile Post 85 Fire near The Dalles is now estimated to be 170 acres and 70 percent contained.
The fire started Tuesday and grew rapidly.
Crews and engines are checking for residual heat and mopping up.
All evacuation levels have been dropped.
The cause is still under investigation.
–Original Story–
The Dalles, Ore. — Oregon State Police and ODOT shut down I-84 Wednesday afternoon after a wildfire started about 12 miles west of The Dalles.
Two highways are closed in both directions in the #ColumbiaGorge due to #wildfire and smoke. US 30, MP 60.13 – 72 and I-84 from MP 80 – 82. Two crashes have been reported in the area as well as downed power lines. https://t.co/SsqxkwGpZQ for updates. pic.twitter.com/pN1jZ7L5rH
— OregonDOT (@OregonDOT) June 2, 2021
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 “GO” evacuation orders for Pinewood Manor, Discovery Center, and The Dalles golf course
Air support hitting the wildfire just west of The Dalles currently. I-84 closed, backed up to EB TD exit. 14 closed. West wind averaging 16 g21z #orwx #wawx #gorgewx pic.twitter.com/4fhPebufqY
— GorgeWX (@gorgewx) June 2, 2021
Air support hitting the wildfire just west of The Dalles currently. I-84 closed, backed up to EB TD exit. 14 closed. West wind averaging 16 g21z. Large building is Google complex. (Sorry for camera shake- it’s windy) #orwx #wawx #gorgewx pic.twitter.com/HPM60ma6Gg
— GorgeWX (@gorgewx) June 2, 2021
Helicopter dropping water very close to the Google buildings….Air support hitting the wildfire just west of The Dalles currently. I-84 closed, backed up to EB TD exit. 14 closed. West wind averaging 16 g21z #orwx #wawx #gorgewx pic.twitter.com/NwyAmpQcso
— GorgeWX (@gorgewx) June 2, 2021