Friday, September 21, 2018

Cabbage Fire final update

Pendleton, OR-Firefighters continue to make good progress on containing the Cabbage Fire. Crews were on scene through the night locating and extinguishing hotspots near the fire line. Resources will continue working at the scene today. The fire burned 125 acres in open timber and grass. It is 100% lined and 50% contained. The cause of the fire was determined to be a prescribed burn being conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs which escaped.

No structures were damaged in the fire. The public is encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area on I-84 and Highway 30, as firefighting equipment will remain at the scene through today. Check www.tripcheck.com for current traffic information. This will be the final update for this incident unless conditions change.
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