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MALHEUR COUNTY EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATE (7/21/24 3:03 P.M.):The Durkee fire burning has been stopped on the south end in the Willowcreek area. We will maintain a “GO” level while we confirm there is in fact no fire activity in this area.

On the North end of the County the fire is continuing to make its way west. We are upgrading the areas north and west of Malheur Reservoir from Willowcreek Road up Alder Creek Road to the Malheur County line and beyond to a level 3 status. This is the highest level of preparedness, or the "GO" level.

Areas to the west of Alder Creek Road are being upgraded to a Level 2 evacuation or “Get Set”.

Strong winds and dry thunder storms are expected for this afternoon and evening.

If you need shelter accommodations, call Malheur County Dispatch at (541) 473-5125. Dispatch is very busy. Do not call for anything other than shelter accommodations or emergencies.