Umatilla County wildfire spurs Level 3 - Go Now! - evacuations for 1,700 peopleBy OPB staff (OPB)July 16, 2026 3:14 p.m. Updated: July 16, 2026 3:27 p.m.The Lower Dry Creek Fire near Milton-Freewater reached about 5,000 acres by Wednesday night, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up
