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Wildfire shuts Interstate 84 near Oregon, Idaho border – KTVZ
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire closed Interstate 84 close to the Oregon, Idaho border Thursday afternoon.
Oregon Division of Transportation officers mentioned the interstate’s eastbound lanes have been closed Thursday afternoon 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) east of Pendleton and into Ontario.
Officers mentioned the westbound lanes that have been closed for a number of hours between Ontario and Baker Metropolis had reopened round 5:15 p.m. At the moment officers mentioned they hoped to open the eastbound lanes within the subsequent couple hours.
Officers mentioned crews have been combating the blaze however excessive winds have been creating challenges.
Visitors was backed up on the interstate and officers have been urging folks to chorus from blindly following apps that might lead folks onto unsuitable distant roads. No viable detours have been out there, officers mentioned.
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