Another Fire In Oregon Impacts Popular Highway

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Diamond Lake, Ore. – Oregon 230 (West Diamond Lake Highway) remains closed due to wildfire, with no estimated time to reopen.

The highway closure is now at the intersection with Oregon 62 (mile post 0), north of Union Creek. The closure spans north to its intersection with Oregon 138 near Diamond Lake (MP 24).

Travelers must take alternate routes. Oregon 138 between Roseburg and U.S. 97 remains open.
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There is no expected time of reopening Oregon 230 due to fire activity.

The fire crossed the highway yesterday near MP 17 and fire suppression efforts next to the roadway are ongoing.

Commercial truck traffic is reminded travel on Oregon 62 through Crater Lake National Park is prohibited.

If you see local news happen, call the Horizon Broadcasting Group News Tip Hotline at 541-323-NEWS, or email us.

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