Dry Gulch Fire In NE Oregon Now At 12,000 Acres

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Richland, Ore. – The Dry Gulch fire burning 7 miles Northwest of Richland, Oregon has burned approximately 12,000 acres.

Due to the rapidly changing fire environment, evacuation orders have been issued and can rapidly change according to the situation.

The fire is on lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, and Eagle Valley Rural Fire Department.

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The fire started Saturday afternoon and the cause is under investigation.

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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