Oregon Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act at
12:25 p.m. today in response to the Dry Gulch Fire burning
approximately seven miles northwest of Richland, Oregon. More than 150 homes
are under a Level 3 evacuation notice. Cause of the fire is under
investigation.
The Office of State Fire Marshal activated and deployed the
OSFM Green Incident Management Team and four structural task forces in
response. Green IMT Incident Commander is Les Hallman.
OSFM Green Incident Management Team and four structural task forces in
response. Green IMT Incident Commander is Les Hallman.
Structural task forces from Marion, Lane, Clackamas and
Columbia counties are expected to arrive on scene by 10:00 p.m. this evening.
Columbia counties are expected to arrive on scene by 10:00 p.m. this evening.
The OSFM Green IMT will be in unified command with Oregon
Department of Forestry Team 3.
Department of Forestry Team 3.