SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Jul. 17, 2026) — Firefighters battling the East Evans Creek Fire continued making progress overnight, strengthening containment lines around several spot fires as the wildfire grew to 13,090 acres and remained 5% contained, fire officials said Friday. Nearly 1,987 personnel are assigned to the incident, working across … Continue reading East Evans Creek Fire Expands to 13,090 Acres Amid Dry, Windy Conditions