UPDATE (10:49 p.m.): Two outbuildings have been destroyed by the Horse Prairie Fire. As of Wednesday evening it had grown to 7,400 acres and was still at 15% containment. Nine homes are threatened by the flames and the Level 3 Evacuations still stand. ODF reports a local fire truck is stationed at each home. Firefighters do report that the flames are moving to the south, southeast and away from populated areas.
RIDDLE, Ore. – Residents are being told to evacuate now because of the Horse Prairie Fire burning near Riddle. Crews say the fire, which started Saturday, is very active. Hot and dry conditions are causing it to grow quickly. Tuesday night ODF said it was 4,410 acres in size, with 15% containment.
It’s burning 10 miles west of Riddle. ODF says five to eight homes are threatened by the fire. Level 3 evacuations were issued to residents on Lower Cow Creek Road, beginning at the end of County Maintenance to Union Creek. That included residents on Doe Creek Road.
The Red Cross set up a shelter at Riddle Elementary School, located at 463 Park Street in Riddle.
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