Evacuation Orders Issued as Wildfire Rages in Eastern Oregon

Evacuation levels lowered as crews continue containment operations on fire near Huntington

Fire evacuation levels in Baker County have been reduced as firefighters continue containment efforts on the Frontage Fire.

Eastern Oregon fire burns 1,000 acres, closes I-84

Crews are cleaning up damage left by Frontage fire, which burned over 1,000 acres just south of Huntington and closed Interstate 84 for hours Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Evacuation orders issued as wildfire rages in eastern Oregon

A wildfire in eastern Oregon has burned roughly 1,000 acres of land, prompting multiple evacuation orders from the Baker County Sheriff's Office.

Frontage Fire near Huntington sparks evacuations, closes I-84 and Highway 30

A 1,500-acre wildfire near Huntington triggered evacuations and overnight closures of Interstate 84 and Highway 30. Officials say the cause remains under investigation in this developing story.

Baker County issues evacuation notices as fire south of Huntington closes I-84

A wildfire burning south of Huntington has prompted evacuation notices in Baker County and forced major highway closures, including a shutdown of Interstate 84

UPDATE: Evacuations, road closures in place for wildfire in Huntington area

Update: I-84 is now back open. UPDATE 6/6 11:49 P.M. – Interstate 84 is now closed in both directions from Baker City to Ontario. UPDATE 6/6 10:48 P.M. – The Baker County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for a wildfire in the Huntington area, including a Level 3, Go Now order for Farewell Bend State Park. Level 1 Be Ready and Level 2 Be Set orders are also in effect, reference the map below for the exact locations. We will provide u…