Wildfire Breaks Out Near Hood River

Weather conditions in central Oregon are extremely dry for this time of year.

Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters responded to a 50 to 75 acre wildfire early Wednesday morning about 10 miles south of the community of Hood River.

(HOOD RIVER, Ore. ) - Oregon Department of Forestry firefighters responded to a 50 to 75 acre wildfire early Wednesday morning about 10 miles south of the community of Hood River.

Oregon Department of Forestry spokesman says the fire was reported at 3:45 a.m., and is burning on private forestland. ODF has four fire engines and one bulldozer at the scene. It is likely that helicopters and hand crews will be dispatched to the fire later this morning as well, the spokesman said.

Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Conditions in central Oregon are extremely dry for this time of year, and the public is asked to be especially mindful of fire safety precautions when visiting the forest.

Source: Oregon Department of Forestry