I-84 closes again, road remains in limbo due to Durkee Fire

Andrew Foran
·1 min read

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Interstate 84 in Eastern Oregon has closed again after reopening Wednesday morning due to the Durkee Fire.

The fire, which is still active in the area, forced a closure late Tuesday, but the road re-opened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday before being closed again shortly before noon, authorities said.

Oregon is currently the top wildfire priority in the U.S.

Drivers are being warned to avoid the area and the Oregon Department of Transportation said that more closures on the road are expected.

Drivers heading through that area are encouraged to take Route 20 to avoid Interstate 84.

As of Wednesday morning, the Durkee Fire is listed at 244,842 acres and still spreading.

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