<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=192888919167017&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Wednesday,  April 17 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
News / Northwest

Breitenbush area told to evacuate due to fire

Authorities are telling people near Breitenbush Hot Springs to evacuate immediately because of a wildfire

By Associated Press
Published: September 14, 2017, 4:45pm

SALEM, Ore. — People staying in the Breitenbush area north of Detroit, Ore., have been told to evacuate immediately because of a wildfire.

The area is a vacation destination in the Willamette National Forest that has few permanent residents.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office increased the evacuation to a level 3 on Thursday. That’s a recommendation to leave.

Loading...