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Okanogan–Omak Fox Fire Evacuations Issued

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The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026, and is exhibiting extreme fire behavior with uphill runs in grass, according to InciWeb.

Baker County Sheriff's Department has issued evacuations for the area, with details available at the provided link. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 is managing the fire and will combine updates for the Fox Fire and the Powder River Fire.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-fox-fire
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  • The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026.
  • The Fox Fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior with uphill runs in grassnull
  • The Baker County Sheriff's Department has issued evacuations for the areaEvacuations are in place issued by Baker County Sheriffs Department and can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/0iKuO91
  • Details about the evacuations are available at the provided linkEvacuations are in place issued by Baker County Sheriffs Department and can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/0iKuO91
  • The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 is managing the fireThe Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 also has command of the Powder River Fire plus Bob Creek, and will combine updates for the Fox Fire.
  • The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 will combine updates for the Fox Fire and the Powder River FireThe Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 also has command of the Powder River Fire plus Bob Creek, and will combine updates for the Fox Fire.

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