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Durkee Fire was extremely active today spreading south, southeast driven by wind. Gusts up to 45 mph were detected. We are engaging where safe to do so. The Fire has crossed Huntington Road and is following the ridge. OSFM task forces along with other firefighter will be working overnight. Approximately 15 aircraft aided firefighting, dropped water and retardant throughout the day. Durkee Fire is expected to remain active overnight with dynamic winds coming from the north, northwest.

The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office posted new evacuation orders, including some areas being placed in Level 3 (Go!): https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02wvHdzAo9JXCrjzCBXv74kmMriEgoh7pyfBXry1UCW4DhkeBtzry9w1VARLhh86Rtl&id=100069245917855&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW-pUu8G2Xs3JVrNGijAIJHcOsrZhg8ZFUk7HaXnTcRYRkbMIAdK2PTnCopA9-VOHint6PT0x6TQcASIHHb1y3a6Y2j-TKpzIBhfRMDw3A2PMEz1RarVHz6UOgc3LHvIYj8IXBIU1AsGG9Vju1rW5Kf9AkueZ2zMjpKRMB9NAi-4w0uy_0rHFSJTr1_VnfEynQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Contact Malheur County Dispatch at (541) 473-5125 for questions.

The Baker County evacuation levels, ranging from Level 1 (Ready), Level 2 (Set), and Level 3 (Go!) also remain in effect: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0325RXDfFX9RyYAVHMY3jR8nu9rdjwqgWSWynfzoirRWR58unkpJrrFeQG5ArMKjtWl&id=100064434892363&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXBTecwImXKq3MDlYEYhm9_hPr7VkjurfAlRV8zuMI83dujdesj68I6YFBJClLD8Rv21NhgU84Qme6faFTQe9DFavvSU_riiM4y6BDJkoamPaJsoGKFyVUVOhApgY0ezwC8IFEkl2fPWIfj6lC1EWN6dfLvk07F3CRSWzMOqCNU9D-41JARJsxeGVZVVDh0tX1k50RRLYfXjC9syr1xhVxH&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R