Rhoades Canyon Fire At 10,000 Acres

The Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center says a fire east of Clarno is at 10,000 acres.  About 100 firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Wheeler County have battled the Rhoades Canyon Fire burning south of Highway 218.  Steep slopes and Wednesday afternoon winds caused the fire make short runs, increasing the size to 10,000 acres, but crews have been successful in getting line around portions of the fire and containment has increased to 30 percent.  Crews may use small burnout operations to help contain the fire, while Helicopters and SEAT planes will continue to use water and retardant to knock down the hottest parts of the fire and support ground firefighters during the day.  Highway 218 remains open, and the John Day River remains open but boaters should be aware that helicopters may be dipping buckets in the river during daylight hours.  When helicopters approach, boaters should hold up until the helicopter has moved away.

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