Lower Dry Creek Fire: Evacuations Issued in Umatilla County

Lower Dry Creek Fire: Evacuations issued in Umatilla County

Officials estimate the size of the fire to be 5,000 acres, with 5% in containment, according to a morning update from Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.

Umatilla County wildfire spurs Level 3 - Go Now! - evacuations for 1,700 people

The Lower Dry Creek Fire near Milton-Freewater reached about 5,000 acres by Wednesday night, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.

Lower Dry Creek Fire forces ‘Go Now’ evacuations in Umatilla County

The Lower Dry Creek Fire is burning in Umatilla County, prompting expanding evacuation orders as the fire scorches vegetation and closes portions of two highways.

Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations issued for Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County has prompted Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations, officials announced. The Level 3 evacuations extend from Winn Rd. to Cemetery Rd. Additionally, Upper Dry Creek and the City of Weston are under Level 2 "Be Set" orders. This is a developing story.

UPDATE: Lower Dry Creek Fire burns almost 16,000 acres – East Oregonian

UPDATE: Lower Dry Creek Fire burns almost 16,000 acres Published 2:12 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 WESTON — The Lower Dry Creek Fire near Weston has burned 15,878.5 acres, according to Watch Duty’s preliminary fire perimeter. The fire, which restarted Wednesday afternoon, July 15, after a vegetation fire the day before, was estimated at about 5,000 acres Wednesday evening. Residents can find official information pertaining to the Lower Dry Creek …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration - Oregon Lower Dry Creek Fire

FEMA Alert July 16, 2026 FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the Lower Dry Creek Fire on July 15, 2026.  The following counties have been approved for assistance: Public Assistance: Umatilla   Oregon Lower Dry Creek Fire (FM-5645-OR) List of Affected Zip Codes   Additional Resources FEMA’s web site FEMA’s Disaster Declaration…