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Durkee Fire

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Unit Information

Vale District 
Oregon 
Vale, 
Oregon 
97918 
Vale District 
Oregon 
Vale, 
Oregon 
97918 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2024.durkee@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    541-208-4371
    Hours:
    7:00 am - 7:00 pm PDT

Announcements

Malheur County Evacuation Update 1:02 pm 07-20-2024
Updated On: - 07/20/2024 / 13:02
The Durkee Fire has advanced to the south making it all the way to the east side of Brogan last night. The fire crossed Lockett Road this morning making it all the way to 10th Ave East near Willowcreek. Residents from 10th Ave East south to Vale, from Vale around Foothill Dr. to Heinz Blvd, to Jacobsen Gulch Rd to I84 are advised to evacuate.
Evacuation Update 7:30 pm 07-19-2024
Updated On: - 07/19/2024 / 19:47
The Durkee fire has advanced to the south at an alarming rate toward Brogan. It has jumped Durbin Creek road and is proceeding south along the ridge line North of Hwy 26. Residents on the north side of Hwy 26, just north of Thomaselio road and Hill road are advised to evacuate at once. This is the highest level of preparedness, or the "GO" level.
Evacuation Update 07-19-2024
Updated On: - 07/19/2024 / 10:37
CURRENT EVACUATION LEVELS FOR THE DURKEE FIRE-Level 3 (GO NOW) has been issued for the Rye Valley area. Baker County Sheriff's Office personnel is in the area notifying residents.
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