As communities throughout Tillamook County have been “lighting it up”, Bay City joined in on the fun with a “porch” parade. The event flyer encouraged folks to gather on their porches or…
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From a Pike Road Fire Evacuee: Thank You
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re proud to share this first-hand account of what it was like to be one of the evacuees from the Pike Road Fire in Bay City. Romy Carver and…
Pike Road Fire Wrap-up: Tillamook’s Largest Wildfire in 40 Years
The Pike Road Fire has not expanded its footprint in Tillamook County since Friday morning, September 11th and now is 100% contained. The fire started about 10:50 pm on Monday, September 7th…
THANK YOU, TILLAMOOK! From Tillamook County Sheriff’s Emergency Manager Gordon McCraw
I am hoping I can return to some form of normal now that the Pike St. Fire is almost history. There are a ton of “Thank You”s that need to go around…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry (ODF) Tillamook District: Thank You to the Tillamook Community
From Kate J. Skinner, ODF Tillamook District Forester Now that the smoke is clearing from Pike Road Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry would like to thank the community for their support…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office: Pike Fire Final Update (9/13/20)
Tillamook, OR – The Pike Rd Fire was at 25% containment on Saturday September 12, 2020 at 5 PM and was mapped at 220 acres burned. Most of the heavy equipment used…
Final Update (9/12/20) – Pike Rd Fire, Bay City; THANK YOU to Community; Public Use Closure of Tillamook State Forest Extended to Monday, September 14
Here is the afternoon update, September 12th at 4 pm for the Pike Road Fire, which is located approximately 5 miles north of Tillamook and just east of Bay City. This will…
Pike Rd. Fire Update: Mop-up on the Road to Containment; Mapped at 220 acres, 25% containment, Sept. 12
Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook District September 12th, 10 am: Here is the morning update from the Pike Road Fire. The fire located approximately 5 miles north of Tillamook and just east…
Fireline Completed Around Pike Road Fire, 10% Containment; Evacuation Levels Lowered – All Homeowners Can Return Home
September 11, 2020; 3 pm Quick fact list from the Pike Road Fire east of Bay City: ·Approximately 220 acres ·Line around it as of this morning ·10% containment ·Evacuation levels were…
Oregon Dept. of Forestry – Tillamook District: Evacuation Levels Lowered, Fire Map Now Available; Containment is at 5%
Evacuation levels on the Pike Road Fire have been modified by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and as of 5:00 pm on September 10, 2020 are: Pike Road and roads accessed…