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July 19, 2024
SALEM, Ore. – Bridge Creek Wildlife Area near Ukiah closed today to all public access until further notice due to the Snake Fire at the request of the Oregon Department of Forestry. On Friday, an area encompassing the Bridge Creek Wildlife Area was upgraded to a "Level 3 – Go Now" evacuation order. The fire is burning up to Hwy 395 next to the wildlife area.
The fire is nearing 1,000 acres and is actively expanding in size. The wildlife area has a single access point for the public and is an extremely dry grassland right now.
Updates on evacuation information can be found from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon Emergency Management Interactive Map.
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