Update — July 17, 2026: Level 3 evacuations orders have been downgraded to Level 2 - “Be Set.”
A vegetation fire is causing evacuations in northcentral Oregon.
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office issued Level 3 - “Go Now!” orders Thursday for the city of Antelope and its surrounding areas.
Officials also issued Level 3 evacuation orders for Highway 293 from milepost 4 to 8. It’s unclear how large the fire is, but deputies are advising residents to leave the city immediately.
They are also reminding people that it is unsafe to stay and to not stop to gather belongings or make efforts to protect your home. More than 400 people are under evacuation orders as of Thursday afternoon.
A temporary shelter has been set up at the Madras Middle School.
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