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36 Pit Fire Crosses South Fork of Clackamas River; 45 Percent Contained. Photo Courtesy: US Forest S
36 Pit Fire Crosses South Fork of Clackamas River; 45 Percent Contained
(September 21, 2014, 1:21 pm) ESTACADA, Ore. On Sunday, the priority is to halt the progression of the fire to the west.

On Saturday as predicted, the 36 Pit Fire area was impacted with unfavorable firefighting weather. Firefighters were faced with a major wind event of high winds from the east gusting to 40 mph. Dry relative humidity and temperatures in the mid-80s also accompanied the winds.


Corvallis Police say an uncontained wildfire in the north Corvallis area has led them to issue a man
Wildfire Burning Near Corvallis Leads to Mandatory Evacuations
(September 5, 2014, 11:25 pm) CORVALLIS, Ore. Salem News Journal will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available, including video from the scene.(Video)

Corvallis Police say an uncontained wildfire in the north Corvallis area has led them to issue a mandatory evacuation order for an area in the northern portion of Corvallis and Benton County.