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Gresham firefighters join Microwave Tower Wildfire defense as it threatens the Gorge
Gresham firefighters have joined the battle against the ever-growing Microwave Tower Wildfire, which sparked Monday, July 22, outside of Mosier. As of Wednesday morning, July 24, officials report the fire has grown to 704 acres. It continues to back down on a north-facing ridge along Interstate 84, just west of Mosier, causing travel disruptions and smokey conditions. The fire, which is of unknown origin, continues to creep closer to the...
Larch Creek Fire south of The Dalles is now a criminal investigation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The cause of the Larch Creek Fire south of The Dalles is being investigated as a crime, the Wasco County sheriff said on Wednesday. Officials have confirmed the fire was human caused but Sheriff Lane Magill said investigators are still working to verify details. "These...
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6 takes command of the Microwave Tower Fire
THE DALLES, Ore. – The Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 6, led by Incident Commander Mack McFarland, assumed command of the Microwave Tower Fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The Complex Incident Management Team brings additional resources and management capabilities to implement a full suppression strategy for the Microwave Tower Fire.
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