The Grasshopper Fire was very active during the night in Wasco County, leading the Sheriff’s Office to increase evacuation levels as the fire moved north, including a Level 2 “Get Set” notice for the City of Dufur.
Grasshopper Fire officials said firefighters are actively engaged in structure protection along the northeastern edge of the fire, working alongside wildland partners to protect homes and structures as fire activity continues to increase in the area.
Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue says Wasco and Hood River County structure protection task forces were mobilized for as fire activity increased near populated areas along Friend Road and areas southwest of Dufur.
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office gave a Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation order for Sportsmans Paradise, Shell Rock Road, South Valley Road, Wolf Run Road, Ward Mill Road, Rail Hollow, Hix Road, Friend, J Hix, and Dufur Gap Road.
Level 2 “Get Set” is in effect for Dufur, Fargher Road, Tygh Ridge Road, Hulse Road, and Pine Hollow Road.
The Grasshopper Fire went into the night with a listed acreage of 63,659, and 23% containment, with those figures to be updated this morning.
Crews continued monitoring the Highway 35 corridor, where containment lines remain secure.
The Oregon Department of Transportation on Monday night reopened Highway 35 between the junction with Highway 26 two miles east of Government Camp and Hood River. Intermittent closures are expected to continue for firefighting operations, and smoke may impact visibility.
A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Dufur School.




