All Evacuation Advisories Lifted For Microwave Tower Fire

Crews continue to monitor the few remaining smoldering hotspots within the interior of the Microwave Tower Fire.  Containment remains at 89%, with the size at 1,313 acres.  The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon that all remaining evacuation advisories for the fire have been lifted.  Fire officials say the interior smoke may increase within the fire as temperatures increase and low humidity remains.  Work continues to repair hand and dozer lines, roads, and trails used during firefighting activities.  Disturbed areas will be returned to a more natural state, allowing for faster revegetation.  The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and some roads remained closed, and the public is asked to respect those closures to allow firefighters to work safely.

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