Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire
Summary
A large wildfire called the Fox Fire has forced the closure of a 70-mile section of Interstate 84 in Oregon near the Idaho border. The fire has led to evacuation orders for nearby towns and has burned nearly 72 square miles with no containment yet.Key Facts
- The Fox Fire caused the closure of I-84 between Baker City and Ontario, near the Idaho state line.
- I-84 is an important highway running from Portland through eastern Oregon to Boise, Idaho.
- The fire is about 12 miles northeast of Huntington, a town of 500 people who have been ordered to evacuate.
- The fire has burned around 72 square miles and is 0% contained.
- Hot, dry, and windy weather is fueling the fire.
- Other roads in eastern Oregon, including part of U.S. Route 20, are also closed due to wildfires.
- Firefighters are using bulldozers to create firebreaks near Huntington to protect infrastructure.
- Another fire near Sisters, Oregon, remains a high priority due to its closeness to the town and ongoing evacuation alerts.
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