Powder River Fire Evacuations Continue

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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The Powder River Fire, burning approximately five miles west of Richland, Oregon, continues to require evacuations in portions of Baker County, according to the Bureau of Land Management. Smoke from the fire and surrounding fires is affecting air quality in eastern Oregon and neighboring areas, with health advisories for those with respiratory conditions.

Fire restrictions remain in effect for the Vale District, and the public is urged to follow Baker County Sheriff's Office directives. The BLM has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order, available at the provided link, and residents should monitor local air quality reports as smoke concentrations vary.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-powder-river-fire

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The Powder River Fire is burning approximately five miles west of Richland, Oregon“The Powder River Fire is burning approximately five miles west of Richland, Oregon.”
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The Powder River Fire continues to require evacuations in portions of Baker County“Evacuation orders remain in effect in portions of Baker County.”
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The Bureau of Land Management reported the Powder River Fire“null”
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Smoke from the fire and surrounding fires is affecting air quality in eastern Oregon“Smoke from the Powder River Fire and other surrounding fires, continues to affect portions of eastern Oregon and neighboring areas.”
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Smoke from the fire and surrounding fires is affecting air quality in neighboring areas“Smoke from the Powder River Fire and other surrounding fires, continues to affect portions of eastern Oregon and neighboring areas.”
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Health advisories are in place for those with respiratory conditions“Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high.”
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Fire restrictions remain in effect for the Vale District“Fire Restrictions: The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdf”
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The public is urged to follow Baker County Sheriff's Office directives“The public is urged to follow directions from the Baker County Sheriff's Office and remain aware of changing fire conditions.”
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The BLM has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order“Fire Restrictions: The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdf”
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The Notice of Temporary Restriction Order is available at the provided link“Fire Restrictions: The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdf”
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Residents should monitor local air quality reports as smoke concentrations vary“Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high.”