Tunnel Five Fire in Columbia River Gorge: Destruction and Evacuations Continue
TL;DR
The Tunnel Five Fire in the Columbia River Gorge is now 5% contained and has grown slightly overnight, reaching over 530 acres. More than 250 homes and structures have been threatened, and a Level 3 evacuation order remains in place. State Highway 14 is closed, and the area is under a Red Flag warning. Fire crews are working to protect homes and establish fire lines, with helicopters and air tankers assisting. The fire is believed to be human-caused, and federal funds have been authorized to aid firefighting efforts.
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