Multiple fires burn more than 3,000 acres near Boardman
Published 11:45 pm Monday, May 22, 2023
- A series of wildfires burn Sunday, May 21, 2023, near Boardman. The fires burned across 3,000 acres and led to the closure of Interstate 84 for several hours.
BOARDMAN — Multiple wildfires broke out Sunday afternoon, May 21, near Boardman with windy conditions causing the fires to burn more than 3,000 acres.
The Boardman Fire & Rescue District was dispatched at around 12:15 p.m. following reports of several wildfires on westbound Interstate 84 near Main Street in Boardman.
Upon arrival it was discovered that the fires extended from Main Street to Three Mile Canyon Road — just more than 10 miles of open fire line.
Interstate 84 was closed down for several hours from mileposts 139-164.
Multiple agencies assisted with fighting the fire, including Umatilla County Fire District No. 1, other local fire districts and departments and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Boardman Fire & Rescue gave a special thanks to the Boardman Fire Corps for preparing 60 meals for the firefighters on the line.
A unit was on the scene throughout the night keeping on eye on the fire as it smoldered into the early-morning hours.
No injuries were reported.
