Hype for the Future 135/284: City of Pilot Rock, Oregon
Overview The City of Pilot Rock is located within the southern portion of Umatilla County, Oregon, south of the Cities of Pendleton and Hermiston. Named for the geological feature known as Pilot Rock to the southwest, the community is largely situated along United States Route 395 in the region known as Eastern Oregon.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/hype-for-the-future-135-284-city-of-pilot-rock-oregon/
Western wheat country in a region which yields over twenty five bushels to the acre. Banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies own many farms in this area. Umatilla County, Oregon
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Looking down the newly plowed wheat fields of the Umatilla Valley, Oregon. Thirteen miles south of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
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Katlyn C, Staff Reporter
Jul 3 at 7:30 PM EDT
All evacuation levels for the Cold Springs Fire have been dropped to LEVEL 1 (BE READY).
LEVEL 1 (BE READY)
South of Highway 730 to Cold Springs Reservoir between Tabor Rd and Highway 37
Salmon Point all the way west to Hat Rock.
North of Highway 37 to Juniper Canyon
The SHELTER has been CLOSED at this time. Thank you to the Red Cross for their assistance.
For the latest updates on fire status from the OREGON STATE FIRE MARSHAL team go to Cold Springs Fire.
per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
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Two structural task forces from Washington and Clackamas counties assisted overnight with suppression efforts and mop-up operations around structures. Today, task forces from Linn and Yamhill counties are arriving to reinforce containment lines and give initial crews some much-needed relief.
Today’s forecast calls for lower winds and slightly cooler temperatures – favorable conditions for continued progress on containment.
Current Evacuation Levels:
LEVEL 2 – BE SET
• South of Hwy 730 to Cold Springs Reservoir between Tabor Rd and Hwy 37
LEVEL 1 – BE READY
• Salmon Point west to Hat Rock
• North of Hwy 37 to Juniper Canyon
Shelter Available:
• Red Cross shelter is open at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center
1705 E Airport Rd, Hermiston
per Cold Springs Fire https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16n24w1Z8e/
12:34 PM 07/03/2025 UPDATE
A briefing is scheduled today at 2pm. After that briefing, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office will provide updated information on any evacuation level changes.
per Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. Full update HERE https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1L3wdume8Y/
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Katlyn C, Staff Reporter
Jul 3 at 3:47 PM EDT
The Cold Springs Fire started yesterday around 2:00 PM, fueled by 20–30 mph winds and gusts up to 35 mph, with temperatures reaching 93°F. Initial reports of multiple structures being threatened prompted an immediate third alarm and a rapid, coordinated response.
Utilizing the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS), under immediate response, OSFM provided aerial assets along with federal partners. Despite challenging conditions, Umatilla County Fire District #1 with mutual aid and federal resources successfully halted the fire’s forward progress late last night.
The Conflagration was invoked on July 2nd and the OSFM Green Team, led by IC Lance Lighty, assumed command this morning. Conflagration resources are working alongside local, state, and federal partners to fully contain and put the fire to rest. Local landowners played a key role, using heavy equipment and tractors to establish control lines and assist with containment efforts.
Power was rerouted by utility companies to minimize disruptions. Pacific Power crews remain on scene this morning to address multiple damaged poles. Operations continued overnight with crews reinforcing containment and evaluating structures in and around the fire perimeter.
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Umatilla Valley wheat farms. Umatilla County, Oregon
West wheat country in a region where yields are over twenty five bushels to the acre. Banks, mortgage companies, and insurance companies own many farms in this area. Umatilla County, Oregon
Western wheat country in a region which yields over twenty five bushels to the acre. Banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies own many farms in this area. Umatilla County, Oregon
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