Grasshopper Fire Expands to 54,000+ Acres, Just 23% Contained as It Moves Toward Highway 35
TL;DR
The Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood has grown to more than 54,000 acres and is only about 23% contained, with flames advancing toward Highway 35 as firefighting crews work to slow spread and protect communities.
- Grasshopper Fire surpasses 54K acres, now 23% contained as flames advance toward Hwy 35 KATU
- Grasshopper Fire forces Highway 35 closures as winds challenge firefighters near Mount Hood KGW
- Should you cancel your Mount Hood trip? Here’s what fire officials say OregonLive.com
- Firefighters Are Racing to Protect Mount Hood’s Most Famous Landmarks Outside Magazine
- Grasshopper Fire closes highway, hurts Hood River businesses KPTV
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