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Crawford Oaks Fire closes SR 14 in Klickitat County; Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation ordered

The Crawford Oaks Fire broke out near State Route 14 in Klickitat County, Washington, on Friday afternoon, prompting the closure of the highway in both directions.

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What happened The Crawford Oaks Fire broke out near State Route 14 in Klickitat County, Washington, on Friday afternoon, prompting the closure of the highway in both directions.
The headline split KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) frames it as "Crawford Oaks Fire closes SR 14 in Klickitat County; Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation ordered". KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "Level 3 evacuations issued, SR-14 closed for Crawford Oaks Fire east of The Dalles".
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CenterCrawford Oaks Fire closes SR 14 in Klickitat County; Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation ordered

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KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR)News report · Jul 3, 10:24 PM

Crawford Oaks Fire closes SR 14 in Klickitat County; Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation ordered

The Crawford Oaks Fire broke out near State Route 14 in Klickitat County, Washington, on Friday afternoon, prompting the closure of the highway in both directions.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jul 3, 11:40 PM

State Highway 14 partially closed due to brush fire near Dallesport

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A fast moving brush fire near Dallesport in the Columbia River Gorge has prompted evacuation orders and a partial State Highway 14 closure in Klickitat County, about 73 miles east of Washou...

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 3, 10:53 PM

Level 3 evacuations issued, SR-14 closed for Crawford Oaks Fire east of The Dalles

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The fire was initially reported Friday as a brush fire that had shut down the highway. The evacuation orders followed later in the afternoon.

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Jul 3, 10:24 PM: KOIN6 (Nexstar, Portland OR) joined the source map.

Jul 3, 10:53 PM: KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) joined the source map.

Jul 3, 11:40 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

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