U.S. 197 reopened, all evacuation orders either downgraded or lifted - Elkhorn Media Group

U.S. 197 reopened, all evacuation orders either downgraded or lifted - Elkhorn Media Group

UPDATE 8/7/2025 8:04 P.M.: The Oregon Department of Transportation says U.S. 197 south of The Dalles has reopened. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office says the fire is in mop-up. Level Three evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level One. Level Two orders have been lifted. THE DALLES – A wildfire south of The Dalles has caused the closure of U.S. Highway 197 and led to Level Three, Go Now evacuations. The highway closure begins at milepost th…