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Last updated: 2024-07-30
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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Central Oregon District – Oregon Department of Forestry.
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State: Oregon
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 45° 40 52 Longitude: 121° 27 26
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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.
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Incident Overview: The Microwave Tower Fire was first reported on July 22nd at 1541, burning in grass and timber. Oregon Department of Forestry, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Forest Service, and local fire districts were first to respond. The fire’s point of origin was roughly 5 miles West Southwest of Mosier, OR. Evacuations are in place and can be monitored on the Wasco County Sheriff’s Facebook page. Evacuees can go to a Red Cross shelter, stationed at the Hood River Middle School gymnasium.