Local
Several new fires reported north of Durkee after lightning storm
At least seven new fires, all started by lightning on Monday afternoon, July 22, were reported north of…
Local
Rye Valley resident describes battle to save home from Durkee Fire
Alison Oszman was sleeping, the air conditioner’s rumble trying to tame the heat that persisted long after the…
Local
Durkee Fire remains west of Interstate 84, Huntington
The Durkee Fire, propelled Sunday evening, July 21, by gusty winds reaching 50 mph from nearby thunderstorms, stayed…
Local
Thunderstorm winds could push fire toward Huntington; Level 3 evacuation notice — leave now — issued for the town
A Level 3 evacuation notice — leave now — has been issued for Huntington as gusty winds from…
Local
Durkee Fire expands farther into Malheur County, estimated at 116,000 acres
The Durkee Fire grew substantially again on Saturday, July 20, with most of the growth for the second…
Local
Durkee Fire crosses Burnt River to north, prompts new evacuation notices along Burnt River Canyon Road
The Durkee Fire, which spread rapidly to the south and southeast on Friday, July 19, has spotted north…
Local
Durkee Fire spreads to Rye Valley, prompts evacuation notices
The Durkee Fire spread southeast toward Rye Valley overnight into Friday, July 19, and the Baker County Sheriff’s…
Wildfires
Baker Valley rancher fears short-term, long-term effects of Cow Valley Fire
Curtis Martin sat in his bulldozer in the smoky night and watched flames leap toward the cabin that…
Local
Durkee residents say firefighters protected homes during ‘long night’
Terri Siddoway stood with her husband, Bert, in their driveway near Durkee on Wednesday morning, July 17, and…
Local
Wildfire controlled near Huntington
Lightning is the suspected cause for several wildfires over the weekend in the southeast corner of Baker County.…
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