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Ferry Fire nearly doubles in size, evacuations remain in Sherman County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Ferry Fire, burning along Highway 206 in Sherman County, nearly doubled in size overnight as evacuations remain in place. The fire started Thursday about 1.5 miles south of Cottonwood Canyon State Park and was initially estimated to be 5,000 acres. However, Central Oregon Fire Info shared Friday morning that the blaze was now 9,107 acres and 5% contained. Evacuations are in place for parts of Sherman County, for the area south of Starvation Lane between the east intersection of Starvation Lane and the John Day River. Thousands of homes threatened as destructive Rowena Fire continues burning There are also evacuations for Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Additionally, Highway 206 and the John Day River are closed in the area. Stay with KOIN 6 as we keep you up to date on this developing situation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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Butte Creek wildfire reaches 40% containment in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Butte Creek Fire burning in Wheeler County is , according to Central Oregon Fire. The and has since grown to nearly 2,000 acres. It has in the area while blazing through grass, brush and scattered timber. No evacuations or closures are in place as of Thursday morning, though fire officials say that minimal visible smoke has been detected in the past 24 hours. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now On Monday, Central Oregon Fire reported that the wildfire had reached around 3,000 acres total, but that estimate was later lowered to only 1,776 acres due to 'more accurate mapping.' Up-to-date information can be found on the Central Oregon Fire Info website. On Wednesday evening, for a brush fire; the evacuation orders have since been downgraded. Stay with KOIN 6 News as we continue our wildfire coverage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
