Fire Near Biggs 100 Percent Contained

The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning that a grass fire that started near Biggs Junction is 100 percent contained.  The fire burned an estimated 5,000 acres as high winds quickly pushed in to the southeast after it started Tuesday afternoon.  The fire began near Biggs Junction and jumped Highway 97, causing the road to be closed in the early evening hours between Biggs and Wasco.  The fire burned toward Scott Canyon.  There are still spot fires in already burned areas.  The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office reported no evacuation advisories were issued, indicating on its Facebook page that residents in the area of the fire were aware of what was taking place.  There are no reports of any structures being damaged as a result of the fire.  There was also a fire on Tuesday evening off Interstate 84 near Taylor Lakes west of The Dalles, but it was quickly contained.

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