Wildfire — Lower Columbia Basin, Oregon

2020-09-07 · Lower Columbia Basin, Oregon

Event narrative

Wildfire occurred near Umatilla River Bridge near Umatilla, in the Power City area. Interstate 82 was closed for a period of time between MP1 and MP10.

Wider weather episode

A wildfire near Umatilla driven by strong winds temporarily closed interstate 82.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 909179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.