CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — A fast-moving brush fire in rural Clackamas County led to some evacuations Friday afternoon.
Clackamas Fire District 1 said several people living east of Oregon City near South Redland and South Neibur roads were told to evacuate around 2 p.m. Residents along Kraft Road and Edenwild Lane were told to be ready to evacuate at any moment.
At about 6 p.m., the fire district reported that the fire was under control after burning an estimated 38-40 acres. Seventeen homes were threatened, including seven that were in immediate danger, but no buildings were lost.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation and released.
An interactive map shows wildfire evacuation zones for Clackamas County. You can also visit Clackamas Fire's Twitter account for updates or sign up for public alerts through the county's website.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Northwest Oregon because of dry, windy conditions that make it easy for fire to spread. The warning will be in effect at least until Friday at 10 p.m.
Dangerous fire conditions are expected to continue through Saturday for much of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, NWS Portland tweeted. Outdoor burning is temporarily banned in several counties, including Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas.
KGW meteorologist Rod Hill said the month of April so far has been one of the driest on record for the region, and it could potentially break a record.