Malheur County, OR (CBS2) — The Malheur County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in and around Brogan Canyon to be prepared to evacuate.
According to the Sheriff's Office, the Cow Valley fire is now traveling east quickly toward Brogan and is on both the south and north sides of the highway. The Vale Bureau of Land Management District's last update says nearly 50 homes are threatened and the fire is estimated to have burned at least 16,000 acres so far.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has sent two more task forces, comprised of crews from Umatilla and Multnomah counties.
Fire crews are working to contain the fire but residents are encouraged to prepare an overnight bag, a change of clothes, medications, phone chargers, and pet supplies.
The Sheriff's Office will release more information at a later time.
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