Eastern Oregon’s Cow Valley Fire Grows to 73,000 Acres, Puts Homes in Danger

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The Cow Valley Fire in Malheur County has rapidly expanded, now engulfing 73,727 acres. This intense blaze is currently uncontained and has already destroyed two structures while threatening between 30 to 50 homes in the Brogan area. The fire has also necessitated the closure of Highway 26 between Ironside and Brogan, significantly impacting travel and safety in the region.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office announced on Friday morning that they are dispatching several task forces and the Red Incident Management Team to the affected area to safeguard residents and their properties. Two task forces from Umatilla and Multnomah counties were deployed overnight on Thursday, and additional

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