Cottonwood Fire fuels rapid growth of Hay Creek Complex, now nearing 156,000 acres in Gilliam County
The Cottonwood Fire more than doubled to 14,504 acres Friday after wind-driven growth scorched additional rangeland and wheat fields in Gilliam County, pushing the Hay Creek Complex to nearly 156,000 acres as 950 firefighters converge on one of Oregon's largest active wildfire incidents.
Hopkins Fire Holds at 5,000 Acres as Crews Gain Ground on Multiple Gilliam County Wildfires
Firefighters gained ground Thursday on four active Gilliam County wildfires as crews held the largest blaze at about 5,000 acres following a lightning storm that ignited dozens of fires across Oregon.
Two brush fires spark emergency responses on both sides of Columbia River today, May 23
A wildfire near Horsethief Park in Dallesport prompted evacuations Saturday afternoon, while another fire east of Biggs temporarily shut down Interstate 84 and contributed to multiple crashes.
Peterson encountering fires on PCT; Should she stay or should she go?
PCT Hiker and TDHS Grad Emily Peterson said she and her hiking buddies took Thursday, Aug. 4, to contemplate whether to move forward on the trail with the 57,000-acre McKinney Fire burning on the Oregon/California border. A strong network of friends helped her devise a plan.
