Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations issued for Microwave Tower Fire in Wasco County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A fire in Wasco County, which is now being called the Microwave Tower Fire, prompted Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations on Monday afternoon.
The Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations apply from Hwy 30 south the Proctor Rd., east to Huskey Rd and the border of the City of Mosier and west to the Hood River County line.
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Level 2 “Be Set” warnings have been issued from the city of Mosier and from Huskey Rd. east to Mosier Creek Rd., and south to Jasper Lane.
Level 1 “Be Ready” warnings were also issued from Mosier Creek Rd., east to Dry Creek Rd., north to the City of Mosier border and south to Osborn Cutoff Rd.
The fire is around 150 acres. It is unknown how it started.
A Red Cross shelter for evacuees has been set up at Hood River Middle School.
This is a developing story.
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