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Durkee Fire Evacuation Level Update (7/21/24 7:32 P.M.)Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) has been issued to Huntington and the surrounding area.Wind speeds have increased, which may push the fire toward town. For Huntington residents that need transportation, a bus will be available at Lions Park.

BAKER COUNTY EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATE (7/21/24 4:02 P.M.): Please be advised of the current evacuation levels pertaining to the Durkee Fire.Level 3 (GO NOW) has been issued for the Bridgeport valley south of Pioneer Lane to the Baker/Malheur County line.Level 2 (BE SET) has been issued for the area east of Highway 245 and south of Forest Service Road 11.

MALHEUR COUNTY EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATE (7/21/24 3:03 P.M.):The Durkee fire burning has been stopped on the south end in the Willowcreek area. We will maintain a “GO” level while we confirm there is in fact no fire activity in this area.

EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATE (7/20/24 3:02 P.M.): The Durkee Fire has continued to advance south. A Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation has been extended into rural areas of Willowcreek and Vale in Malheur County. Huntington remains at a Level 1 (BE READY). Maps in this post have been updated. 

The Durkee Fire has advanced to the south making it all the way to the east side of Brogan last night. The fire crossed Lockett Road this morning making it all the way to 10th Ave East near Willowcreek. Residents from 10th Ave East south to Vale, from Vale around Foothill Dr. to Heinz Blvd, to Jacobsen Gulch Rd to I84 are advised to evacuate.

The Durkee fire has advanced to the south at an alarming rate toward Brogan. It has jumped Durbin Creek road and is proceeding south along the ridge line North of Hwy 26. Residents on the north side of Hwy 26, just north of Thomaselio road and Hill road are advised to evacuate at once. This is the highest level of preparedness, or the "GO" level.

CURRENT EVACUATION LEVELS FOR THE DURKEE FIRE-Level 3 (GO NOW) has been issued for the Rye Valley area. Baker County Sheriff's Office personnel is in the area notifying residents.