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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. This is the highest level of preparedness, or the "GO" level. Please be advised if you live within the Cities of Ontario or Vale, or within irrigated cropland areas this does not apply to you. If you reside near or on the rangeland/cropland interface it does apply to you.

Level 2 evacuation or “Get Set” is advised for areas north of Willowcreek Road at Basin Creek and east of Basin Creek north into Baker County and east to Birch Creek.

Fire crews are battling winds and environmental factors that make it incredibly difficult to keep up with. Winds are expected from the Northeast throughout the day.

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.

For further information on the Durkee Fire you can visit the Cow Valley and Durkee Fires Facebook Page.