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Level 3 evacuations around Dufur as Grasshopper Fire rapidly moves east
Level 3 evacuations around Dufur as Grasshopper Fire rapidly moves east
Level 3 evacuations around Dufur as Grasshopper Fire rapidly moves east

Published on: 08/11/2026

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Dufur is under a Level 2 evacuation order and all surrounding areas west of Highway 197 are at Level 3. The fire grew by about 15,000 acres since Monday morning.

News Source : https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/new-evacuation-issued-grasshopper-fire-moves-east-dufur/283-8e737281-ae94-444b-9d05-6a122b44fc44

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