Here is an update on the wildfire evacuation levels and containment progress for South Wasco County.
Hay Creek Complex (including the Wilcox Fire)
Incident Command has made significant progress securing the perimeter, including the southwestern portion impacting Wasco County.
Rowe Creek Complex (including Deep Canyon, Incident 432 and Crosswhite)
Both wildfires are now 100% contained, and crews have secured the western border in Wheeler County of the Crosswhite fire on the John Day River.
Based on this progress, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has updated evacuations as follows:
– Sherman County Border & Shaniko: The evacuation zone adjacent to Sherman County has been lifted. The Shaniko evacuation level has been lowered to Level 1 (Get Ready).
– Lifted: Level 1 evacuation zones for Clarno, Young Life, and the designated portion of Hwy 293.
– Lowered: Evacuation zones for Antelope and the section of Hwy 293 adjacent to the Deep Canyon Fire have been reduced to Level 1.