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Jaimee Whitfield, Reporter
30 minutes ago · Jun 14 at 1:54 PM

Firefighters successfully held the Ferry Fire fire in its footprint and achieved 43% containment, despite continued high winds throughout the area yesterday.

With more accurate mapping being compiled by resources on the ground and from the air, the acreage is now at 10,359 acres.

217 firefighting personnel are being supported by the Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team based out of the Sherman County Fairgrounds in Moro, Oregon.

Yesterday firefighters continued to strengthen and construct handline and dozerline as needed to contain the fires edge. Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) are being used in areas along the John Day River Wild and Scenic Corridor to help in minimizing potential long term effects of fire suppression tactics. Resources who worked through Thursday night rested Friday and will be available to support this incident and/or other fire needs today.

Today the weather is predicted to be similar to previous days, with temperatures in the mid 70’s and westerly winds. Firefighting resources will continue mop-up efforts, line construction and strengthening containment lines. Air resources remain available as needed.

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Jaimee Whitfield, Reporter
Jun 14 at 1:41 PM EDT
6/14/25, FERRY FIRE update at 09:30 am

There have been some evacuation zone updates.

The fire has burn approximately 12,000 acres and is 46% contained. Crews were able to maintain the perimeter around the fire last night and made headway on containment.

Hotshots are working on the south end to stop progression, so you will see crews working in that area today.

Use the below link for the interactive Wildfire Awareness Map for up to date evacuation zones. Live evacuation map: RAPTOR

BLM expects the river to open today.

End of update.

Per Sherman County Emergency Services on Facebook.

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The Sherman County Emergency Services has expanded the LEVEL 2 - BE SET - EVACUATION.

The expanded evacuation area now includes: Starvation Lane and Highway 206 on the north side, down to Higley Loop where it meets Fairview Road on the south side. And from John Day River on the east side, over to Fairview Road on the west side.

Power company crews are working in the area and have de-energized parts of the power grid to support public safety operations.

Residents should stay alert, follow all directions from emergency crews, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.

Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, such as cell phone notifications, local media, weather radios, and trusted online sources.

Per Frontier Regional 911 on Facebook.

The live RAPTOR evacuation map can be viewed here.

The fire is now 5000 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center.

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 4:08 PM EDT

The Level 2 evacuation area has been expanded, per the RAPTOR evacuation map to view)https://www.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=f8a0d8814a67445a9e6bf3485f4fd24f&extent=-120.6135,45.4210,-120.4179,45.5003

Jun 12 at 4:14 PM EDT

Last night at 8:30 PM, Frontier Regional 911 started receiving reports of a growing fire near Cottonwood State Park in Sherman and Gilliam Counties. The first call came in, followed by several more, including text-to-911 messages.

Dispatchers immediately relayed information to fire crews and coordinated a multi-agency response. Firefighters remain on scene and continue working to contain the fire.

At 11:40 AM today, Sherman County Emergency Services requested a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice.

The alert covers:

-Areas south of Highway 206 and Monkland Lane

-Between John Day River and Fairview Road

-Areas north of where Higley Loop turns to Fairview Road

If you will need assistance evacuating persons with additional needs, call: Frontier Regional 911 Center at (541) 384 -2080

If you are experiencing an immediate life safety issue call 911.

This is still an active situation. If you’re in the affected area, stay aware, follow updates, and be ready to leave if evacuation levels change. We’ll keep posting updates as we get them. We appreciate the strong partnership between Frontier and field response agencies who are working this incident.

Update from Frontier Regional 911 on Facebook

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 3:08 PM EDT

Here is a live version of the official evacuation map, which allows users to zoom and see updates in real time: RAPTOR EVAC MAP. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=f8a0d8814a67445a9e6bf3485f4fd24f&extent=-120.6135,45.4210,-120.4179,45.5003

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 3:02 PM

LEVEL 2 EVACUATION - BE SET - for areas South of Highway 206 and Monkland Lane, between John Day River and Fairview Road areas north of where Higley Loop turns to Fairview Road in Sherman County. Issued by Sherman County Emergency Services. https://www.facebook.com/share/16VW94ug82/?mibextid=wwXIfr

There is significant danger in your area - be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.

If you will need assistance evacuating persons with additional needs, call: Frontier Regional 911 Center at (541) 384-2080

If you are experiencing an immediate life safety issue call 911. Please monitor social media for further information. Per Frontier Regional 911 on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/16aKrXhu7o/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 2:29 PM EDT

The Ferry Fire has jumped Hwy 206 at Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Per Sherman County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/1NgruQvQot/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 2:05 PM EDT

The fire is now 2900 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center.

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Jessi Clark-White, Reporter
Jun 12 at 1:51 PM EDT

"Since our last post, the fire has intensified, resulting in Highway 206 being CLOSED to all through traffic between Condon and Wasco. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Current resources assigned to the incident:

3 Hotshot crews
3 engines
2 helicopters

Aerial support operations are active today. For everyone’s safety, do NOT fly drones in the area—unauthorized drones can ground firefighting aircraft and delay suppression efforts.

We’ll continue to share updates as they become available. Stay safe and follow all emergency orders." Per Gilliam County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CKLiHnENx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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