The first large wildfire in Oregon this year has grown to cover 3,000 acres of federal and private land in central Oregon, fire officials said.
The Butte Creek fire, which started on Saturday about nine miles north of the town of Clarno in Wasco County, is threatening several structures in the area, fire officials said in a statement.
Firefighters from Wheeler County Fire & Rescue and South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District are working to fight the blaze, while the federal government has sent fire engines, an interagency hotshot crew and multiple aircraft to help fight the fire, fire officials said.
No evacuations are currently in place as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
— Tatum Todd is a breaking news reporter who covers public safety, crime and community news. Reach them at ttodd@oregonian.com or 503-221-4313.
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Wildfire in central Oregon grows to 3,000 acres, threatening buildings
Wildfire in central Oregon grows to 3,000 acres, threatening buildings
Wildfire in central Oregon grows to 3,000 acres, threatening buildings