SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 15, 2026) — Firefighters continued battling the rapidly growing East Evans Creek Fire overnight as crews worked aggressively to contain spot fires that ignited outside the main fire perimeter. The wildfire has now grown to 7,843 acres and is 5% contained, according to fire officials. The … Continue reading East Evans Creek Fire Reaches 7,843 Acres as Crews Battle 1,000-Acre Board Mountain Spot Fire