31-07-2025
Burdoin Fire nearly 40% contained, evacuation levels reduced
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All evacuation levels for areas affected by the Burdoin Fire in Klickitat County have been reduced, as the wildfire is nearly 40% contained, officials said Saturday night.
According to Klickitat County Emergency Management, all Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations have been reduced to Level 2 'Be Set,' Level 2 evacuation notices are now at Level 1 'Get Ready' and the eastern border of the evacuation zone has been adjusted. All prior Level 1 evacuation zones have been removed.
Fire officials add all roads are now open only to local traffic. While parts of SR 14 have been reopened, the section of it between the east side of Bingen and Courtney Road will remain closed due to danger of falling rocks near milepost 69.
As of Sunday morning, the Burdoin Fire is burning 11,289 acres. Additionally, the fire has destroyed 19 homes, damaged 47 and is threatening 1,443, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A little to the northeast of the Burdoin Fire, the Snyder Canyon Fire broke out along Brewer Road Wednesday afternoon. It continues burning, covering around 53 acres and is 68% contained as of Sunday morning.
Officials further confirmed that fire has destroyed 44 structures and was caused by lighting.
Evacuation shelters still remain at Columbia High School in White Salmon, as well as the Dalles Middle School.
Stay with KOIN 6 News as we continue our wildfire coverage.
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